Heritage Elementary School vs L. Thomas Heck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
832 students
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Litchfield Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | L. Thomas Heck Middle School Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,136 | #397 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #33733 of 50,301 | #22639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 832 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Glendale | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. Thomas Heck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 37.4).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •L. Thomas Heck Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •L. Thomas Heck Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 29.7).
- •Heritage Elementary School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 471.
- •Heritage Elementary School is a charter school while L. Thomas Heck Middle School 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 Heritage Elementary School better than L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), L. Thomas Heck Middle School ranks higher (53.6 vs 37.4 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 Heritage Elementary School and L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Glendale and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 832. L. Thomas Heck Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and L. Thomas Heck Middle School rank in Arizona?
Heritage Elementary School is 596th 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).