Cambridge Academy East vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Academy East
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
Taft Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
491 students
| Measure | Cambridge Academy East Mesa, Arizona | Taft Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,136 | #412 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #33716 of 50,301 | #23440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 242 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 37.4).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 24.2).
- •Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 242.
- •Cambridge Academy East is a charter school while Taft Elementary School 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 Cambridge Academy East better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 37.4 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 Cambridge Academy East and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Academy East: 242. Taft Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Academy East and Taft Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cambridge Academy East is 595th of 1,136 and Taft Elementary School is 412th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).