K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch vs Shepherd Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 5.1 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
Shepherd Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
581 students
| Measure | K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch Mesa, Arizona | Shepherd Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,136 | #89 of 203 |
| National rank | #14046 of 50,301 | #11519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 473 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 32.0).
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.8).
- •Shepherd Junior High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 473.
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 Shepherd Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch ranks higher (66.1 vs 32.0 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 K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch and Shepherd Junior High School?
About 5.1 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. Shepherd Junior High School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch and Shepherd Junior High School rank in Arizona?
K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch is 245th of 1,136 and Shepherd Junior High School is 89th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).