K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch vs Pathfinder Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students
Pathfinder Academy
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
554 students
| Measure | K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch Mesa, Arizona | Pathfinder Academy Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,136 | #147 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14046 of 50,301 | #9268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathfinder Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 66.1).
- •Pathfinder Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Pathfinder Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •Pathfinder Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 473.
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch is a public school while Pathfinder Academy is a charter 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 K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch better than Pathfinder Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pathfinder Academy ranks higher (73.0 vs 66.1 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 K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch and Pathfinder Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch: 473. Pathfinder Academy: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch and Pathfinder Academy rank in Arizona?
K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch is 245th of 1,136 and Pathfinder Academy is 147th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).