Moon Mountain School vs Thunderbird High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Mountain School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,592 students
| Measure | Moon Mountain School Phoenix, Arizona | Thunderbird High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,136 | #84 of 286 |
| National rank | #35460 of 50,301 | #5833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 1,592 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunderbird High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 34.7).
- •Thunderbird High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Thunderbird High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Moon Mountain School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 24.1).
- •Thunderbird High School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 474.
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 Moon Mountain School better than Thunderbird High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunderbird High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 34.7 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 Moon Mountain School and Thunderbird High School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Mountain School: 474. Thunderbird High School: 1,592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Mountain School and Thunderbird High School rank in Arizona?
Moon Mountain School is 633rd of 1,136 and Thunderbird High School is 84th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).