Mountain View vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.8 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
Sunset Hills Elementary
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
| Measure | Mountain View Waddell, Arizona | Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,136 | #449 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #26973 of 50,301 | #25849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Waddell | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 47.3).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Mountain View does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.2).
- •Mountain View is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 877.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 47.3 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 Mountain View and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Waddell and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View: 1,045. Sunset Hills Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in Arizona?
Mountain View is 470th of 1,136 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 449th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).