Mount Elden Middle School vs Pine Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 130 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Elden Middle School
Flagstaff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Pine Forest School
Flagstaff · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
215 students
| Measure | Mount Elden Middle School Flagstaff, Arizona | Pine Forest School Flagstaff, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 203 | #575 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13569 of 15,369 | #32514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 678 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Flagstaff | Flagstaff |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 21.3).
- •Pine Forest School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Pine Forest School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Pine Forest School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Mount Elden Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 215.
- •Mount Elden Middle School is a public school while Pine Forest School 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 Mount Elden Middle School better than Pine Forest School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Forest School ranks higher (39.2 vs 21.3 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 Mount Elden Middle School and Pine Forest School?
About 130 m in a straight line, between Flagstaff and Flagstaff in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Elden Middle School: 678. Pine Forest School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Elden Middle School and Pine Forest School rank in Arizona?
Mount Elden Middle School is 132nd of 203 and Pine Forest School is 575th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).