Paul Dunbar Lawrence School vs Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 250 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
125 students
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
228 students
| Measure | Paul Dunbar Lawrence School Phoenix, Arizona | Vista College Preparatory - Hadley Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 1,136 | #250 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45050 of 50,301 | #14298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 125 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 62% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista College Preparatory - Hadley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 19.7).
- •Vista College Preparatory - Hadley does better on math proficiency (62% vs 16%).
- •Vista College Preparatory - Hadley does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Paul Dunbar Lawrence School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.3).
- •Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is the larger school with 228 students compared with 125.
- •Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is a public school while Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 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 Paul Dunbar Lawrence School better than Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
On the Success Index (US), Vista College Preparatory - Hadley ranks higher (65.8 vs 19.7 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 Paul Dunbar Lawrence School and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
About 250 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School: 125. Vista College Preparatory - Hadley: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Dunbar Lawrence School and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley rank in Arizona?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is 911th of 1,136 and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is 250th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).