Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy vs Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences 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.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
617 students
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
684 students
| Measure | Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy Phoenix, Arizona | Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 1,136 | #889 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38065 of 50,301 | #44343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 617 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 20.8).
- •Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.4).
- •Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 617.
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 Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy better than Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy ranks higher (30.7 vs 20.8 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 Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy: 617. Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy rank in Arizona?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is 697th of 1,136 and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is 889th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).