Dreaming Summit Elementary vs L. Thomas Heck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Litchfield Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
655 students
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Litchfield Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Dreaming Summit Elementary Litchfield Park, Arizona | L. Thomas Heck Middle School Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,136 | #397 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #19917 of 50,301 | #22639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 655 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| city | Litchfield Park | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dreaming Summit Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 53.6).
- •Dreaming Summit Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Dreaming Summit Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •L. Thomas Heck Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.2).
- •Dreaming Summit Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 471.
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 Dreaming Summit Elementary better than L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dreaming Summit Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 53.6 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 Dreaming Summit Elementary and L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Litchfield Park and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dreaming Summit Elementary: 655. L. Thomas Heck Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dreaming Summit Elementary and L. Thomas Heck Middle School rank in Arizona?
Dreaming Summit Elementary is 357th of 1,136 and L. Thomas Heck Middle School is 397th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).