Gila Vista Jr High School vs Palmcroft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gila Vista Jr High School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
Palmcroft Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Gila Vista Jr High School Yuma, Arizona | Palmcroft Elementary School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 203 | #607 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14845 of 15,369 | #34206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmcroft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 12.6).
- •Palmcroft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Palmcroft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Palmcroft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 25.0).
- •Gila Vista Jr High School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 406.
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 Gila Vista Jr High School better than Palmcroft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmcroft Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 12.6 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 Gila Vista Jr High School and Palmcroft Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gila Vista Jr High School: 551. Palmcroft Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gila Vista Jr High School and Palmcroft Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Gila Vista Jr High School is 174th of 203 and Palmcroft Elementary School is 607th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).