A J Mitchell Elementary School vs Challenger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A J Mitchell Elementary School
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Challenger Elementary School
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | A J Mitchell Elementary School Nogales, Arizona | Challenger Elementary School Nogales, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,136 | #655 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #46313 of 50,301 | #36558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Nogales | Nogales |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 17.5).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
- •Challenger Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 301.
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 A J Mitchell Elementary School better than Challenger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (33.0 vs 17.5 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 A J Mitchell Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nogales and Nogales in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J Mitchell Elementary School: 301. Challenger Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J Mitchell Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School rank in Arizona?
A J Mitchell Elementary School is 966th of 1,136 and Challenger Elementary School is 655th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).