Burke Basic School vs New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Basic School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
634 students
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
119 students
| Measure | Burke Basic School Mesa, Arizona | New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 1,136 | #999 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #20942 of 50,301 | #47201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 634 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke Basic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 15.9).
- •Burke Basic School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Burke Basic School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •New Horizon School for the Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.6).
- •Burke Basic School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 119.
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 Burke Basic School better than New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Burke Basic School ranks higher (56.0 vs 15.9 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 Burke Basic School and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Basic School: 634. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Basic School and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts rank in Arizona?
Burke Basic School is 370th of 1,136 and New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is 999th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).