Rancho Gabriela vs Sonoran Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Gabriela
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
Sonoran Heights Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
| Measure | Rancho Gabriela Surprise, Arizona | Sonoran Heights Middle School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,136 | #424 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #26254 of 50,301 | #24420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 574 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 48.4).
- •Sonoran Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Rancho Gabriela does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Rancho Gabriela does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.7).
- •Rancho Gabriela is the larger school with 574 students compared with 560.
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 Rancho Gabriela better than Sonoran Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Heights Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 48.4 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 Rancho Gabriela and Sonoran Heights Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Gabriela: 574. Sonoran Heights Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Gabriela and Sonoran Heights Middle School rank in Arizona?
Rancho Gabriela is 459th of 1,136 and Sonoran Heights Middle School is 424th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).