Royal Palm Middle School vs Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Palm Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
465 students
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
264 students
| Measure | Royal Palm Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 203 | #773 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14012 of 15,369 | #40501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 465 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 18.6).
- •Royal Palm Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Royal Palm Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 264.
- •Royal Palm Middle School is a public school while Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Royal Palm Middle School better than Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 18.6 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 Royal Palm Middle School and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Royal Palm Middle School: 465. Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Royal Palm Middle School and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary rank in Arizona?
Royal Palm Middle School is 144th of 203 and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary is 773rd of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).