Fountain Hills Middle School vs McDowell Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Hills Middle School
Fountain Hls · Public middle · Grades 4–8
250 students
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Fountain Hls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Fountain Hills Middle School Fountain Hls, Arizona | McDowell Mountain Elementary School Fountain Hls, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 203 | #120 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5856 of 15,369 | #7908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 250 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Fountain Hls | Fountain Hls |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 58.2).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •McDowell Mountain Elementary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 250.
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 Fountain Hills Middle School better than McDowell Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McDowell Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 58.2 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 Fountain Hills Middle School and McDowell Mountain Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fountain Hls and Fountain Hls in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Hills Middle School: 250. McDowell Mountain Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Hills Middle School and McDowell Mountain Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Fountain Hills Middle School is 32nd of 203 and McDowell Mountain Elementary School is 120th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).