Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) vs Riverbend Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
47 students
Riverbend Prep
Laveen · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
205 students
| Measure | Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) Phoenix, Arizona | Riverbend Prep Laveen, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #995 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #47028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 47 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 47 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 47.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 20% |
| city | Phoenix | Laveen |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 16.2).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 20%).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 20%).
- •Riverbend Prep does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 47.0).
- •Riverbend Prep is the larger school with 205 students compared with 47.
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) is a public school while Riverbend Prep 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 Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) better than Riverbend Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) ranks higher (61.0 vs 16.2 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 Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) and Riverbend Prep?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Laveen in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT): 47. Riverbend Prep: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) and Riverbend Prep rank in Arizona?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) is unranked and Riverbend Prep is 995th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).