Discovery Plus Academy vs New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Plus Academy
Pima · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
119 students
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
119 students
| Measure | Discovery Plus Academy Pima, Arizona | New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,136 | #999 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14630 of 50,301 | #47201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 119 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| city | Pima | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Plus Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 15.9).
- •Discovery Plus Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Discovery Plus Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 12%).
- •New Horizon School for the Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.9).
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 Discovery Plus Academy better than New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Plus Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 15.9 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 Discovery Plus Academy and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Pima and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Plus Academy: 119. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Plus Academy and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts rank in Arizona?
Discovery Plus Academy is 257th of 1,136 and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is 999th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).