Alice Vail Middle School vs Pistor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Vail Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
Pistor Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Alice Vail Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Pistor Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 203 | #140 of 203 |
| National rank | #12629 of 15,369 | #13946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Vail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 19.0).
- •Alice Vail Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Alice Vail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Pistor Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Pistor Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 573.
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 Alice Vail Middle School better than Pistor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Vail Middle School ranks higher (26.2 vs 19.0 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 Alice Vail Middle School and Pistor Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Vail Middle School: 573. Pistor Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Vail Middle School and Pistor Middle School rank in Arizona?
Alice Vail Middle School is 111th of 203 and Pistor Middle School is 140th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).