Adams Traditional Academy vs Desert Sage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Traditional Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students
Desert Sage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
| Measure | Adams Traditional Academy Phoenix, Arizona | Desert Sage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,136 | #190 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2973 of 50,301 | #11525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 532 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 65% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Traditional Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 69.7).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Adams Traditional Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 532.
- •Adams Traditional Academy is a charter school while Desert Sage Elementary 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 Adams Traditional Academy better than Desert Sage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Traditional Academy ranks higher (83.8 vs 69.7 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 Adams Traditional Academy and Desert Sage Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Traditional Academy: 532. Desert Sage Elementary School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Traditional Academy and Desert Sage Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Adams Traditional Academy is 28th of 1,136 and Desert Sage Elementary School is 190th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).