Academy of Tucson Elementary School vs Gridley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
140 students
Gridley Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
501 students
| Measure | Academy of Tucson Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Gridley Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,136 | #113 of 203 |
| National rank | #13688 of 50,301 | #12795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 140 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Tucson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 25.3).
- •Academy of Tucson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Academy of Tucson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Academy of Tucson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.7).
- •Gridley Middle School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 140.
- •Academy of Tucson Elementary School is a charter school while Gridley Middle School 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 of Tucson Elementary School better than Gridley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Tucson Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 25.3 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 of Tucson Elementary School and Gridley Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Tucson Elementary School: 140. Gridley Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Tucson Elementary School and Gridley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Academy of Tucson Elementary School is 233rd of 1,136 and Gridley Middle School is 113th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).