Smith Junior High School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 684 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
707 students
Taft Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
491 students
| Measure | Smith Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Taft Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 203 | #412 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12825 of 15,369 | #23440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 707 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 25.2).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Smith Junior High School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 491.
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 Smith Junior High School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 25.2 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 Smith Junior High School and Taft Elementary School?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Junior High School: 707. Taft Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Junior High School and Taft Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Smith Junior High School is 115th of 203 and Taft Elementary School is 412th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).