Discover U vs Thompson Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 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
Thompson Ranch Elementary
El Mirage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
759 students
| Measure | Discover U Youngtown, Arizona | Thompson Ranch Elementary El Mirage, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,136 | #922 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #46645 of 50,301 | #45328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 168 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Youngtown | El Mirage |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 16.9).
- •Thompson Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Thompson Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Discover U does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.0).
- •Thompson Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 759 students compared with 168.
- •Discover U is a charter school while Thompson Ranch Elementary 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 Thompson Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Ranch Elementary ranks higher (19.3 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 Thompson Ranch Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Youngtown and El Mirage in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discover U: 168. Thompson Ranch Elementary: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discover U and Thompson Ranch Elementary rank in Arizona?
Discover U is 984th of 1,136 and Thompson Ranch Elementary is 922nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).