Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep vs Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,192 students
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
205 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep Phoenix, Arizona | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #163 of 203 |
| National rank | – | #14462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,192 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep does better on math proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 205.
- •Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is a charter school while Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is a public 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 Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep better than Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
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 Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep: 1,192. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy rank in Arizona?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is unranked and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is 163rd of 203 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).