Desert Sun Academy vs Sonoran Trails Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 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
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Desert Sun Academy Scottsdale, Arizona | Sonoran Trails Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,136 | #37 of 203 |
| National rank | #12054 of 50,301 | #6096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 191 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| city | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sun Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 57.2).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Desert Sun Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.8).
- •Sonoran Trails Middle School is the larger school with 615 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 Sonoran Trails Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sun Academy ranks higher (68.9 vs 57.2 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 Sonoran Trails Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sun Academy: 191. Sonoran Trails Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sun Academy and Sonoran Trails Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sun Academy is 205th of 1,136 and Sonoran Trails Middle School is 37th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).