Islands Elementary School vs Mesquite High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 540 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islands Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Mesquite High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,303 students
| Measure | Islands Elementary School Gilbert, Arizona | Mesquite High School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,136 | #118 of 286 |
| National rank | #16792 of 50,301 | #8083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,303 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 51.2).
- •Islands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Islands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Islands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.8).
- •Mesquite High School is the larger school with 1,303 students compared with 451.
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 Islands Elementary School better than Mesquite High School?
On the Success Index (US), Islands Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 51.2 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 Islands Elementary School and Mesquite High School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islands Elementary School: 451. Mesquite High School: 1,303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islands Elementary School and Mesquite High School rank in Arizona?
Islands Elementary School is 303rd of 1,136 and Mesquite High School is 118th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).