Don Mensendick School vs Desert Garden Elementary 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.
Don Mensendick School
Glendale, AZ
2.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
553 students
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale, AZ
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
225 students
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| Metric | Don Mensendick School | Desert Garden Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.6 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| State Rank | #2,006 of 2,019 | #1,705 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Don Mensendick School | Desert Garden Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Glendale (85301) | Glendale (85303) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,422 | $75,077 |
| Median Home Value | $218,100 | $286,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,189 | $1,476 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.0% | 13.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% | 14.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 31 min |