Patterson Elementary vs Smith Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students
Smith Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
707 students
| Measure | Patterson Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Smith Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,136 | #115 of 203 |
| National rank | #17151 of 50,301 | #12825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 733 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 26% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 25.2).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Patterson Elementary is the larger school with 733 students compared with 707.
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 Patterson Elementary better than Smith Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 25.2 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 Patterson Elementary and Smith Junior High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson Elementary: 733. Smith Junior High School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson Elementary and Smith Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Patterson Elementary is 312th of 1,136 and Smith Junior High School is 115th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).