Academy Del Sol - Star Valley vs Laura N. Banks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
558 students
Laura N. Banks Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
| Measure | Academy Del Sol - Star Valley Tucson, Arizona | Laura N. Banks Elementary Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,136 | #579 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #26004 of 50,301 | #32832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 558 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy Del Sol - Star Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 38.7).
- •Laura N. Banks Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Academy Del Sol - Star Valley does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is the larger school with 558 students compared with 345.
- •Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is a charter school while Laura N. Banks Elementary is a public 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 Academy Del Sol - Star Valley better than Laura N. Banks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academy Del Sol - Star Valley ranks higher (48.7 vs 38.7 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 Academy Del Sol - Star Valley and Laura N. Banks Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley: 558. Laura N. Banks Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Del Sol - Star Valley and Laura N. Banks Elementary rank in Arizona?
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is 451st of 1,136 and Laura N. Banks Elementary is 579th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).