Desert Sun Academy vs Ganado Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sun Academy
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
191 students
Ganado Intermediate School
Ganado · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
194 students
| Measure | Desert Sun Academy Scottsdale, Arizona | Ganado Intermediate School Ganado, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,136 | #938 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12054 of 50,301 | #45719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 191 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 15% |
| city | Scottsdale | Ganado |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sun Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 18.6).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 15%).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Ganado Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Ganado Intermediate School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 191.
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 Sun Academy better than Ganado Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sun Academy ranks higher (68.9 vs 18.6 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 Sun Academy and Ganado Intermediate School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Ganado in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sun Academy: 191. Ganado Intermediate School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sun Academy and Ganado Intermediate School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sun Academy is 205th of 1,136 and Ganado Intermediate School is 938th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).