Amberlea Elementary School vs Manuel Pena Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amberlea Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
457 students
Manuel Pena Jr. School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
806 students
| Measure | Amberlea Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Manuel Pena Jr. School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,136 | #864 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49044 of 50,301 | #43590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 457 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel Pena Jr. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 11.4).
- •Manuel Pena Jr. School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Manuel Pena Jr. School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Manuel Pena Jr. School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.8).
- •Manuel Pena Jr. School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 457.
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 Amberlea Elementary School better than Manuel Pena Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel Pena Jr. School ranks higher (22.0 vs 11.4 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 Amberlea Elementary School and Manuel Pena Jr. School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amberlea Elementary School: 457. Manuel Pena Jr. School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amberlea Elementary School and Manuel Pena Jr. School rank in Arizona?
Amberlea Elementary School is 1072nd of 1,136 and Manuel Pena Jr. School is 864th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).