Kings Ridge School vs Maricopa Institute of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Ridge School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 2–8
371 students
Maricopa Institute of Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Kings Ridge School Phoenix, Arizona | Maricopa Institute of Technology Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 203 | #29 of 286 |
| National rank | #14390 of 15,369 | #2462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 69.5% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 16.3).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 23%).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 28%).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology is the larger school with 421 students compared with 371.
- •Kings Ridge School is a public school while Maricopa Institute of Technology 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 Kings Ridge School better than Maricopa Institute of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Maricopa Institute of Technology ranks higher (73.5 vs 16.3 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 Kings Ridge School and Maricopa Institute of Technology?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Ridge School: 371. Maricopa Institute of Technology: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Ridge School and Maricopa Institute of Technology rank in Arizona?
Kings Ridge School is 161st of 203 and Maricopa Institute of Technology is 29th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).