Imagine Cortez Park Middle vs Manzanita Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
Manzanita Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
| Measure | Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix, Arizona | Manzanita Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 203 | #629 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #13443 of 15,369 | #35282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 252 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 21.9).
- •Manzanita Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Manzanita Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Manzanita Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.0).
- •Manzanita Elementary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 252.
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a charter school while Manzanita Elementary 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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle better than Manzanita Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 21.9 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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Manzanita Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252. Manzanita Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Manzanita Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is 128th of 203 and Manzanita Elementary School is 629th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).