Mesquite Elementary School vs Palo Verde School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesquite Elementary School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Palo Verde School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
| Measure | Mesquite Elementary School Casa Grande, Arizona | Palo Verde School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,136 | #1019 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49031 of 50,301 | #47794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 439 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 11.5).
- •Palo Verde School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Palo Verde School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Mesquite Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.9).
- •Palo Verde School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 439.
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 Mesquite Elementary School better than Palo Verde School?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde School ranks higher (14.7 vs 11.5 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 Mesquite Elementary School and Palo Verde School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesquite Elementary School: 439. Palo Verde School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesquite Elementary School and Palo Verde School rank in Arizona?
Mesquite Elementary School is 1071st of 1,136 and Palo Verde School is 1019th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).