Desert Garden Elementary School vs Desert Spirit
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
205 students
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
| Measure | Desert Garden Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Desert Spirit Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,136 | #827 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #41816 of 50,301 | #42226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 205 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 24.1).
- •Desert Garden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Desert Spirit does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Desert Garden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.5).
- •Desert Spirit is the larger school with 682 students compared with 205.
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 Desert Garden Elementary School better than Desert Spirit?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Garden Elementary School and Desert Spirit?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Garden Elementary School: 205. Desert Spirit: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Garden Elementary School and Desert Spirit rank in Arizona?
Desert Garden Elementary School is 808th of 1,136 and Desert Spirit is 827th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).