Desert Garden Elementary School vs Don Mensendick School
Desert Garden Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 4.7/10 compared to 2.6/10. Don Mensendick School is significantly larger with 553 students, about 2.5× the size of Desert Garden Elementary School (225). In math proficiency, Desert Garden Elementary School leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale, AZ
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
225 students
Don Mensendick School
Glendale, AZ
2.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
553 students
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| Metric | Desert Garden Elementary School | Don Mensendick School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.7 / 10 | 2.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #1,705 of 2,019 | #2,006 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Garden Elementary School | Don Mensendick School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 20.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Glendale (85303) | Glendale (85301) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,077 | $47,422 |
| Median Home Value | $286,800 | $218,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,476 | $1,189 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 29.0% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 29 min |