Desert Trails Elementary School vs Explorer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 596 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
590 students
Explorer Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
607 students
| Measure | Desert Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Explorer Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,136 | #14 of 203 |
| National rank | #2008 of 50,301 | #4032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 590 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 66.8).
- •Desert Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Desert Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Desert Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.6).
- •Explorer Middle School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 590.
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 Trails Elementary School better than Explorer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trails Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 66.8 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 Trails Elementary School and Explorer Middle School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Trails Elementary School: 590. Explorer Middle School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Trails Elementary School and Explorer Middle School rank in Arizona?
Desert Trails Elementary School is 18th of 1,136 and Explorer Middle School is 14th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).