Happy Valley School East Campus vs Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley School East Campus
San Tan Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
908 students
| Measure | Happy Valley School East Campus San Tan Valley, Arizona | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary Queen Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,136 | #1113 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29200 of 50,301 | #49982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 396 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | San Tan Valley | Queen Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley School East Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 7.4).
- •Happy Valley School East Campus does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.7).
- •Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is the larger school with 908 students compared with 396.
- •Happy Valley School East Campus is a charter school while Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Happy Valley School East Campus better than Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley School East Campus ranks higher (44.1 vs 7.4 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 Happy Valley School East Campus and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and Queen Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley School East Campus: 396. Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley School East Campus and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary rank in Arizona?
Happy Valley School East Campus is 507th of 1,136 and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is 1113th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).