Desert Palms Elementary School vs Heritage School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Palms Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Heritage School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students
| Measure | Desert Palms Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Heritage School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,136 | #616 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38317 of 50,301 | #34586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 30.3).
- •Heritage School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Heritage School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Desert Palms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Heritage School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 373.
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 Palms Elementary School better than Heritage School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage School ranks higher (36.1 vs 30.3 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 Palms Elementary School and Heritage School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Palms Elementary School: 373. Heritage School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Palms Elementary School and Heritage School rank in Arizona?
Desert Palms Elementary School is 703rd of 1,136 and Heritage School is 616th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).