Desert View Elementary School vs Madison Richard Simis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
344 students
Madison Richard Simis School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
976 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Madison Richard Simis School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,136 | #237 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #37146 of 50,301 | #13785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 344 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 66% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Richard Simis School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 32.1).
- •Madison Richard Simis School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Madison Richard Simis School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Desert View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 22.2).
- •Madison Richard Simis School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 344.
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 Elementary School better than Madison Richard Simis School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Richard Simis School ranks higher (66.5 vs 32.1 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 Elementary School and Madison Richard Simis School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary School: 344. Madison Richard Simis School: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary School and Madison Richard Simis School rank in Arizona?
Desert View Elementary School is 672nd of 1,136 and Madison Richard Simis School is 237th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).