Echo Canyon K-8 vs Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
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.
Echo Canyon K-8
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
160 students
| Measure | Echo Canyon K-8 Scottsdale, Arizona | Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 1,136 | #649 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29446 of 50,301 | #35974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Canyon K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 33.9).
- •Echo Canyon K-8 does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Echo Canyon K-8 is the larger school with 317 students compared with 160.
- •Echo Canyon K-8 is a public school while Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is a charter 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 Echo Canyon K-8 better than Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Canyon K-8 ranks higher (43.7 vs 33.9 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 Echo Canyon K-8 and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Canyon K-8: 317. Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Canyon K-8 and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation rank in Arizona?
Echo Canyon K-8 is 513th of 1,136 and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is 649th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).