Discover U vs Surprise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discover U
Youngtown · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
168 students
Surprise Elementary School
El Mirage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
782 students
| Measure | Discover U Youngtown, Arizona | Surprise Elementary School El Mirage, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,136 | #733 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #46645 of 50,301 | #39295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 168 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 35% |
| city | Youngtown | El Mirage |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surprise Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 16.9).
- •Surprise Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Surprise Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Discover U does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.8).
- •Surprise Elementary School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 168.
- •Discover U is a charter school while Surprise Elementary School 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 Discover U better than Surprise Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Surprise Elementary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 16.9 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 Discover U and Surprise Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Youngtown and El Mirage in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discover U: 168. Surprise Elementary School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discover U and Surprise Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Discover U is 984th of 1,136 and Surprise Elementary School is 733rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).