Garden Lakes Elementary School vs Santa Cruz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
941 students
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
941 students
| Measure | Garden Lakes Elementary School Avondale, Arizona | Santa Cruz Elementary School Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,136 | #586 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #31450 of 50,301 | #33180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 941 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Avondale | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.2).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Santa Cruz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.9).
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 Garden Lakes Elementary School better than Santa Cruz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.2 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 Garden Lakes Elementary School and Santa Cruz Elementary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Lakes Elementary School: 941. Santa Cruz Elementary School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Lakes Elementary School and Santa Cruz Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is 552nd of 1,136 and Santa Cruz Elementary School is 586th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).