Desert View Academy vs Gowan Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Academy
Yuma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
881 students
Gowan Science Academy
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
816 students
| Measure | Desert View Academy Yuma, Arizona | Gowan Science Academy Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,136 | #194 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15160 of 50,301 | #11653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 881 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowan Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 64.4).
- •Gowan Science Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Gowan Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Desert View Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.3).
- •Desert View Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 816.
- •Desert View Academy is a charter school while Gowan Science Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 View Academy better than Gowan Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gowan Science Academy ranks higher (69.5 vs 64.4 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 View Academy and Gowan Science Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Academy: 881. Gowan Science Academy: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Academy and Gowan Science Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert View Academy is 276th of 1,136 and Gowan Science Academy is 194th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).