AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson vs Sam Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
167 students
Sam Hughes Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson Tucson, Arizona | Sam Hughes Elementary Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #152 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #9480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 167 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Hughes Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Sam Hughes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.3).
- •Sam Hughes Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 167.
- •AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson is a charter school while Sam Hughes Elementary 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 AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson better than Sam Hughes Elementary?
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 AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson and Sam Hughes Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson: 167. Sam Hughes Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson and Sam Hughes Elementary rank in Arizona?
AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson is unranked and Sam Hughes Elementary is 152nd of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).