James W. Rice Elementary School vs Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James W. Rice Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
686 students
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
205 students
| Measure | James W. Rice Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,136 | #163 of 203 |
| National rank | #43970 of 50,301 | #14462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 686 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James W. Rice Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 15.8).
- •James W. Rice Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •James W. Rice Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •James W. Rice Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •James W. Rice Elementary School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 205.
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 James W. Rice Elementary School better than Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), James W. Rice Elementary School ranks higher (21.4 vs 15.8 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 James W. Rice Elementary School and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James W. Rice Elementary School: 686. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James W. Rice Elementary School and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy rank in Arizona?
James W. Rice Elementary School is 876th of 1,136 and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is 163rd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).