Don Mensendick School vs Harold W Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Mensendick School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
558 students
Harold W Smith School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
719 students
| Measure | Don Mensendick School Glendale, Arizona | Harold W Smith School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 1,136 | #1096 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49807 of 50,301 | #49627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 558 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.5 vs 9.3).
- •Harold W Smith School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Harold W Smith School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Don Mensendick School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.8).
- •Harold W Smith School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 558.
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 Don Mensendick School better than Harold W Smith School?
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 Don Mensendick School and Harold W Smith School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Mensendick School: 558. Harold W Smith School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Mensendick School and Harold W Smith School rank in Arizona?
Don Mensendick School is 1104th of 1,136 and Harold W Smith School is 1096th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).