Bicentennial South School vs Don Mensendick School
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.
Bicentennial South School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
729 students
Don Mensendick School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
558 students
| Measure | Bicentennial South School Glendale, Arizona | Don Mensendick School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,136 | #1104 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45632 of 50,301 | #49807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 729 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bicentennial South School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 8.5).
- •Bicentennial South School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Bicentennial South School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Don Mensendick School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 25.1).
- •Bicentennial South School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 558.
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 Bicentennial South School better than Don Mensendick School?
On the Success Index (US), Bicentennial South School ranks higher (18.7 vs 8.5 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 Bicentennial South School and Don Mensendick School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bicentennial South School: 729. Don Mensendick School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bicentennial South School and Don Mensendick School rank in Arizona?
Bicentennial South School is 934th of 1,136 and Don Mensendick School is 1104th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).