Mountain Shadows Elementary School vs Traditional Academy at Bellair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
Traditional Academy at Bellair
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
| Measure | Mountain Shadows Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Traditional Academy at Bellair Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,136 | #407 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #27487 of 50,301 | #23069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 426 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traditional Academy at Bellair scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 46.6).
- •Traditional Academy at Bellair does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Mountain Shadows Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 241.
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 Mountain Shadows Elementary School better than Traditional Academy at Bellair?
On the Success Index (US), Traditional Academy at Bellair ranks higher (53.0 vs 46.6 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 Mountain Shadows Elementary School and Traditional Academy at Bellair?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School: 426. Traditional Academy at Bellair: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Shadows Elementary School and Traditional Academy at Bellair rank in Arizona?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School is 479th of 1,136 and Traditional Academy at Bellair is 407th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).