Academy of Mathematics and Science South vs Maie Bartlett Heard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Mathematics and Science South
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
578 students
Maie Bartlett Heard School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
| Measure | Academy of Mathematics and Science South Phoenix, Arizona | Maie Bartlett Heard School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #732 of 1,136 | #993 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39244 of 50,301 | #46925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 578 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Mathematics and Science South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 16.4).
- •Academy of Mathematics and Science South does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Academy of Mathematics and Science South does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Maie Bartlett Heard School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
- •Academy of Mathematics and Science South is the larger school with 578 students compared with 430.
- •Academy of Mathematics and Science South is a charter school while Maie Bartlett Heard School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy of Mathematics and Science South better than Maie Bartlett Heard School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Mathematics and Science South ranks higher (28.9 vs 16.4 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 Academy of Mathematics and Science South and Maie Bartlett Heard School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South: 578. Maie Bartlett Heard School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Mathematics and Science South and Maie Bartlett Heard School rank in Arizona?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South is 732nd of 1,136 and Maie Bartlett Heard School is 993rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).