Mesquite Elementary vs Valley Horizon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesquite Elementary
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students
Valley Horizon Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Mesquite Elementary Yuma, Arizona | Valley Horizon Elementary School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,136 | #836 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #30241 of 50,301 | #42532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 568 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 23.7).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Valley Horizon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.7).
- •Mesquite Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 460.
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 better than Valley Horizon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 23.7 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 and Valley Horizon Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesquite Elementary: 568. Valley Horizon Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesquite Elementary and Valley Horizon Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Mesquite Elementary is 525th of 1,136 and Valley Horizon Elementary School is 836th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).