Academy of Tucson Middle School vs Wheeler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km 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
Wheeler Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Academy of Tucson Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Wheeler Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 203 | #599 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #6308 of 15,369 | #33819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 143 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 37.3).
- •Wheeler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Wheeler Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 143.
- •Academy of Tucson Middle School is a charter school while Wheeler Elementary 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 Wheeler Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Tucson Middle School ranks higher (56.1 vs 37.3 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 Middle School and Wheeler Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Tucson Middle School: 143. Wheeler Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Tucson Middle School and Wheeler Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Academy of Tucson Middle School is 39th of 203 and Wheeler Elementary School is 599th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).