Desert Star vs Wildflower Accelerated Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
637 students
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
750 students
| Measure | Desert Star Goodyear, Arizona | Wildflower Accelerated Academy Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,136 | #379 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #41062 of 50,301 | #21296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 637 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 26.0).
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Desert Star does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.9).
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 637.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Star better than Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks higher (55.6 vs 26.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Star and Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star: 637. Wildflower Accelerated Academy: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star and Wildflower Accelerated Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Star is 786th of 1,136 and Wildflower Accelerated Academy is 379th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).