Benchmark School vs Whispering Wind Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchmark School
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
328 students
Whispering Wind Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
376 students
| Measure | Benchmark School Phoenix, Arizona | Whispering Wind Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,136 | #292 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #198 of 50,301 | #16289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 328 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 46% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benchmark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 62.8).
- •Benchmark School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Benchmark School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Benchmark School does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 10.4).
- •Whispering Wind Academy is the larger school with 376 students compared with 328.
- •Benchmark School is a charter school while Whispering Wind Academy 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 Benchmark School better than Whispering Wind Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Benchmark School ranks higher (93.8 vs 62.8 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 Benchmark School and Whispering Wind Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benchmark School: 328. Whispering Wind Academy: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benchmark School and Whispering Wind Academy rank in Arizona?
Benchmark School is 2nd of 1,136 and Whispering Wind Academy is 292nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).