Santa Maria Middle School vs White Cliffs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 257 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
White Cliffs Middle School
Kingman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | White Cliffs Middle School Kingman, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 203 | #116 of 203 |
| National rank | #14658 of 15,369 | #12847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Phoenix | Kingman |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Cliffs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 14.3).
- •White Cliffs Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •White Cliffs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.8).
- •White Cliffs Middle School is the larger school with 592 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 White Cliffs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), White Cliffs Middle School ranks higher (25.1 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 White Cliffs Middle School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Kingman in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Maria Middle School: 591. White Cliffs Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Maria Middle School and White Cliffs Middle School rank in Arizona?
Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 and White Cliffs Middle School is 116th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).