Amphitheater Middle School vs Helen Keeling 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.
Amphitheater Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
Helen Keeling Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Amphitheater Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Helen Keeling Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 203 | #843 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14263 of 15,369 | #42755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keeling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 17.0).
- •Amphitheater Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Helen Keeling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Helen Keeling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
- •Amphitheater Middle School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 230.
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 Amphitheater Middle School better than Helen Keeling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keeling Elementary School ranks higher (23.3 vs 17.0 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 Amphitheater Middle School and Helen Keeling Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amphitheater Middle School: 432. Helen Keeling Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amphitheater Middle School and Helen Keeling Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Amphitheater Middle School is 154th of 203 and Helen Keeling Elementary School is 843rd of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).