Altar Valley Middle School vs Sanders Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 395 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altar Valley Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
159 students
Sanders Middle School
Sanders · Public middle · Grades 6–8
164 students
| Measure | Altar Valley Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Sanders Middle School Sanders, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 203 | #196 of 203 |
| National rank | #12885 of 15,369 | #15262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 159 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Tucson | Sanders |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altar Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 7.2).
- •Altar Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Altar Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Altar Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.5).
- •Sanders Middle School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 159.
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 Altar Valley Middle School better than Sanders Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Altar Valley Middle School ranks higher (24.8 vs 7.2 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 Altar Valley Middle School and Sanders Middle School?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Sanders in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altar Valley Middle School: 159. Sanders Middle School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altar Valley Middle School and Sanders Middle School rank in Arizona?
Altar Valley Middle School is 118th of 203 and Sanders Middle School is 196th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).