Desert Valley Elementary School vs Ironwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 409 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Valley Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Ironwood High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,804 students
| Measure | Desert Valley Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Ironwood High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,136 | #83 of 286 |
| National rank | #28091 of 50,301 | #5741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 439 | 1,804 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 45.7).
- •Ironwood High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Ironwood High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Desert Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.3).
- •Ironwood High School is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 439.
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 Valley Elementary School better than Ironwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 45.7 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 Valley Elementary School and Ironwood High School?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Valley Elementary School: 439. Ironwood High School: 1,804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Valley Elementary School and Ironwood High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Valley Elementary School is 489th of 1,136 and Ironwood High School is 83rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).