Heritage Elementary School vs Wigwam Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km 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
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Litchfield Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
782 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Wigwam Creek Middle School Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,136 | #68 of 203 |
| National rank | #33733 of 50,301 | #8881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 832 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Glendale | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 37.4).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Wigwam Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 29.7).
- •Heritage Elementary School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 782.
- •Heritage Elementary School is a charter school while Wigwam Creek 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 Wigwam Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks higher (44.3 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 Wigwam Creek Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 832. Wigwam Creek Middle School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Wigwam Creek Middle School rank in Arizona?
Heritage Elementary School is 596th of 1,136 and Wigwam Creek Middle School is 68th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).