Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School vs Tempe Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 238 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
431 students
| Measure | Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School Tempe, Arizona | Tempe Preparatory Academy Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,136 | #19 of 286 |
| National rank | #17355 of 50,301 | #1704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 370 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 61.2).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 370.
- •Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is a public school while Tempe Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School better than Tempe Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 61.2 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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School and Tempe Preparatory Academy?
About 238 m in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School: 370. Tempe Preparatory Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School and Tempe Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is 315th of 1,136 and Tempe Preparatory Academy is 19th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).