Mountain View vs Shadow Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View
Waddell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,045 students
Shadow Ridge High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,212 students
| Measure | Mountain View Waddell, Arizona | Shadow Ridge High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,136 | #151 of 286 |
| National rank | #26973 of 50,301 | #9970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,045 | 2,212 |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | 2,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| city | Waddell | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 44.0).
- •Mountain View does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Mountain View does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Shadow Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.2).
- •Shadow Ridge High School is the larger school with 2,212 students compared with 1,045.
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 Mountain View better than Shadow Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View ranks higher (47.3 vs 44.0 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 Mountain View and Shadow Ridge High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waddell and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View: 1,045. Shadow Ridge High School: 2,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View and Shadow Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Mountain View is 470th of 1,136 and Shadow Ridge High School is 151st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).