Imagine Desert West Elementary vs Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Desert West Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
713 students
| Measure | Imagine Desert West Elementary Phoenix, Arizona | Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,136 | #105 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49825 of 50,301 | #7084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 714 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 76% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 8.4).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 21%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 23%).
- •Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.8).
- •Imagine Desert West Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 713.
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 Imagine Desert West Elementary better than Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks higher (76.4 vs 8.4 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 Imagine Desert West Elementary and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Desert West Elementary: 714. Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Desert West Elementary and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy rank in Arizona?
Imagine Desert West Elementary is 1105th of 1,136 and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is 105th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).