Explorer Middle School vs Mountain Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
607 students
Mountain Trail Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
835 students
| Measure | Explorer Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Mountain Trail Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 203 | #62 of 203 |
| National rank | #4032 of 15,369 | #8193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 607 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 47.5).
- •Explorer Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Explorer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Explorer Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.0).
- •Mountain Trail Middle School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 607.
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 Explorer Middle School better than Mountain Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Middle School ranks higher (66.8 vs 47.5 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 Explorer Middle School and Mountain Trail Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Middle School: 607. Mountain Trail Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Middle School and Mountain Trail Middle School rank in Arizona?
Explorer Middle School is 14th of 203 and Mountain Trail Middle School is 62nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).