Academy of Tucson Middle School vs Palo Verde High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Tucson Middle School
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
143 students
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
767 students
| Measure | Academy of Tucson Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 203 | #233 of 286 |
| National rank | #6308 of 15,369 | #14552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 143 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 24.1).
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 22%).
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 143.
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School is a charter school while Palo Verde High Magnet 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 Middle School better than Palo Verde High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Tucson Middle School ranks higher (56.1 vs 24.1 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 Middle School and Palo Verde High Magnet School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Tucson Middle School: 143. Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Tucson Middle School and Palo Verde High Magnet School rank in Arizona?
Academy of Tucson Middle School is 39th of 203 and Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).