Kings Ridge School vs Santa Maria Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 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
Santa Maria Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Kings Ridge School Phoenix, Arizona | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 203 | #168 of 203 |
| National rank | #14390 of 15,369 | #14658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 371 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kings Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.3).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Kings Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Kings Ridge School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Maria Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 371.
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 Santa Maria Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kings Ridge School ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.3 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 Santa Maria Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Ridge School: 371. Santa Maria Middle School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Ridge School and Santa Maria Middle School rank in Arizona?
Kings Ridge School is 161st of 203 and Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).