Fountain Hills Middle School vs Mountainside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 7.1 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
Mountainside Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Fountain Hills Middle School Fountain Hls, Arizona | Mountainside Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 203 | #7 of 203 |
| National rank | #5856 of 15,369 | #2818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Fountain Hls | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 58.2).
- •Mountainside Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Mountainside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Fountain Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Mountainside Middle School is the larger school with 518 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 Mountainside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside Middle School ranks higher (72.6 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 Mountainside Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Fountain Hls and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Hills Middle School: 250. Mountainside Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Hills Middle School and Mountainside Middle School rank in Arizona?
Fountain Hills Middle School is 32nd of 203 and Mountainside Middle School is 7th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).