Santa Maria Middle School vs Western Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 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
Western Valley Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Western Valley Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 203 | #841 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14658 of 15,369 | #42667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 14.3).
- •Western Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Western Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.3).
- •Santa Maria Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 532.
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 Western Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Valley Elementary School ranks higher (23.5 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 Western Valley Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Maria Middle School: 591. Western Valley Elementary School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Maria Middle School and Western Valley Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 and Western Valley Elementary School is 841st of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).