Alhambra Traditional School vs Pensar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 651 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alhambra Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
733 students
Pensar Academy
Litchfield Park · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
203 students
| Measure | Alhambra Traditional School Phoenix, Arizona | Pensar Academy Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,136 | #119 of 203 |
| National rank | #5281 of 50,301 | #12915 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 733 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 29% |
| city | Phoenix | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 24.7).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 29%).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 31%).
- •Pensar Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.6).
- •Alhambra Traditional School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 203.
- •Alhambra Traditional School is a public school while Pensar Academy is a charter 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 Alhambra Traditional School better than Pensar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra Traditional School ranks higher (79.4 vs 24.7 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 Alhambra Traditional School and Pensar Academy?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra Traditional School: 733. Pensar Academy: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra Traditional School and Pensar Academy rank in Arizona?
Alhambra Traditional School is 62nd of 1,136 and Pensar Academy is 119th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).