Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy vs Liberty Traditional Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 708 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
684 students
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
159 students
| Measure | Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy Phoenix, Arizona | Liberty Traditional Charter School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,136 | #842 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #44343 of 50,301 | #42697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 684 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Traditional Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 20.8).
- •Liberty Traditional Charter School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.7).
- •Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 159.
- •Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is a public school while Liberty Traditional Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy better than Liberty Traditional Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Traditional Charter School ranks higher (23.4 vs 20.8 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 Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy and Liberty Traditional Charter School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy: 684. Liberty Traditional Charter School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy and Liberty Traditional Charter School rank in Arizona?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is 889th of 1,136 and Liberty Traditional Charter School is 842nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).