Desert Thunder vs Wildflower Accelerated Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Thunder
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
750 students
| Measure | Desert Thunder Goodyear, Arizona | Wildflower Accelerated Academy Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,136 | #379 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29722 of 50,301 | #21296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 928 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 43.3).
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Wildflower Accelerated Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Desert Thunder does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 25.9).
- •Desert Thunder is the larger school with 928 students compared with 750.
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 Thunder better than Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks higher (55.6 vs 43.3 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 Thunder and Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Thunder: 928. Wildflower Accelerated Academy: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Thunder and Wildflower Accelerated Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Thunder is 518th of 1,136 and Wildflower Accelerated Academy is 379th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).