Santa Maria Middle School vs Sierra Linda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Maria Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Sierra Linda High School
Tolleson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Sierra Linda High School Tolleson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 203 | #254 of 286 |
| National rank | #14658 of 15,369 | #15342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 591 | 1,911 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 1,911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| city | Phoenix | Tolleson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Linda High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 14.3).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Sierra Linda High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.3).
- •Sierra Linda High School is the larger school with 1,911 students compared with 591.
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 Santa Maria Middle School better than Sierra Linda High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Linda High School ranks higher (19.5 vs 14.3 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 Santa Maria Middle School and Sierra Linda High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Tolleson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Maria Middle School: 591. Sierra Linda High School: 1,911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Maria Middle School and Sierra Linda High School rank in Arizona?
Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 and Sierra Linda High School is 254th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).