Maricopa Institute of Technology vs Riverside Traditional School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maricopa Institute of Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
Riverside Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Maricopa Institute of Technology Phoenix, Arizona | Riverside Traditional School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 286 | #577 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2462 of 16,910 | #32779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 421 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 47% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 38.8).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 42%).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.1).
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology is the larger school with 421 students compared with 381.
- •Maricopa Institute of Technology is a charter school while Riverside Traditional School is a public 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 better than Riverside Traditional School?
On the Success Index (US), Maricopa Institute of Technology ranks higher (73.5 vs 38.8 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 and Riverside Traditional School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maricopa Institute of Technology: 421. Riverside Traditional School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maricopa Institute of Technology and Riverside Traditional School rank in Arizona?
Maricopa Institute of Technology is 29th of 286 and Riverside Traditional School is 577th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).