Lone Mountain Elementary School vs Sonoran Trails Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
376 students
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Lone Mountain Elementary School Cave Creek, Arizona | Sonoran Trails Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 1,136 | #37 of 203 |
| National rank | #4369 of 50,301 | #6096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Cave Creek | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 57.2).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Lone Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.8).
- •Sonoran Trails Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 376.
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 Lone Mountain Elementary School better than Sonoran Trails Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 57.2 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 Lone Mountain Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cave Creek and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Mountain Elementary School: 376. Sonoran Trails Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Mountain Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School rank in Arizona?
Lone Mountain Elementary School is 52nd of 1,136 and Sonoran Trails Middle School is 37th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).