American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 vs Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
San Tan Valley · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,084 students
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
728 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 San Tan Valley, Arizona | Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #751 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #39903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,084 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 2,084 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.7).
- •American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is the larger school with 2,084 students compared with 728.
- •American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is a charter school while Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy 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 American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 better than Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 and Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12: 2,084. Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 and Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is unranked and Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is 751st of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).