Desert Garden Elementary School vs Harold W Smith 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.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
205 students
Harold W Smith School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
719 students
| Measure | Desert Garden Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Harold W Smith School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,136 | #1096 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #41816 of 50,301 | #49627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 205 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Garden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 9.3).
- •Desert Garden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Harold W Smith School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Desert Garden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Harold W Smith School is the larger school with 719 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 Harold W Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Garden Elementary School ranks higher (24.8 vs 9.3 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 Desert Garden Elementary School and Harold W Smith School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Garden Elementary School: 205. Harold W Smith School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Garden Elementary School and Harold W Smith School rank in Arizona?
Desert Garden Elementary School is 808th of 1,136 and Harold W Smith School is 1096th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).