Santa Maria Middle School vs Sun Canyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 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
Sun Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Sun Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 203 | #671 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14658 of 15,369 | #37127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Canyon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 14.3).
- •Sun Canyon School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Sun Canyon School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.5).
- •Santa Maria Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 563.
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 Sun Canyon School?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Canyon School ranks higher (32.2 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 Sun Canyon School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Maria Middle School: 591. Sun Canyon School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Maria Middle School and Sun Canyon School rank in Arizona?
Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 and Sun Canyon School is 671st of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).