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Gowan Science Academy vs Peralta School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGowan Science Academy
Yuma, Arizona
Peralta School
Phoenix, Arizona
Success Index (US)
70
Top 25%
13
Lower 50%
State rank#194 of 1,136#1049 of 1,136
National rank#11653 of 50,301#48516 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PKโ€“8Grades PKโ€“6
Students816817
Enrollment816817
Free/reduced-price lunchโ€“โ€“
Students per teacher26.322.7
Reading proficiency75%27%
Math proficiency70%26%
cityYumaPhoenix
stateArizonaArizona
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The verdict

  • โ€ขGowan Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 13.0).
  • โ€ขGowan Science Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 26%).
  • โ€ขGowan Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขPeralta School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.3).
  • โ€ขPeralta School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 816.

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 Gowan Science Academy better than Peralta School?

On the Success Index (US), Gowan Science Academy ranks higher (69.5 vs 13.0 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 Gowan Science Academy and Peralta School?

About 244 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Phoenix in Arizona.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Gowan Science Academy: 816. Peralta School: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Gowan Science Academy and Peralta School rank in Arizona?

Gowan Science Academy is 194th of 1,136 and Peralta School is 1049th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).