Desert View Academy vs Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 251 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
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
872 students
| Measure | Desert View Academy Yuma, Arizona | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,136 | #444 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15160 of 50,301 | #25575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 881 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| city | Yuma | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 49.4).
- •Desert View Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Desert View Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Leading Edge Academy Maricopa does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.0).
- •Desert View Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 872.
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 Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 49.4 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 Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Academy: 881. Leading Edge Academy Maricopa: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Academy and Leading Edge Academy Maricopa rank in Arizona?
Desert View Academy is 276th of 1,136 and Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is 444th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).