Discovery School vs Sunset Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
Sunset Vista
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
676 students
| Measure | Discovery School Glendale, Arizona | Sunset Vista Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,136 | #869 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #35692 of 50,301 | #43688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 601 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 36% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 21.9).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Sunset Vista does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.0).
- •Sunset Vista is the larger school with 676 students compared with 601.
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 School better than Sunset Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.9 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 School and Sunset Vista?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 601. Sunset Vista: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Sunset Vista rank in Arizona?
Discovery School is 641st of 1,136 and Sunset Vista is 869th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).