Norterra Canyon School vs Sonoran Foothills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norterra Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
Sonoran Foothills School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
921 students
| Measure | Norterra Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona | Sonoran Foothills School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #307 of 1,136 | #106 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16931 of 50,301 | #7091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 601 | 921 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 80% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 61.8).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Sonoran Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Norterra Canyon School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.1).
- •Sonoran Foothills School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 601.
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 Norterra Canyon School better than Sonoran Foothills School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Foothills School ranks higher (76.4 vs 61.8 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 Norterra Canyon School and Sonoran Foothills School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norterra Canyon School: 601. Sonoran Foothills School: 921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norterra Canyon School and Sonoran Foothills School rank in Arizona?
Norterra Canyon School is 307th of 1,136 and Sonoran Foothills School is 106th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).