Apollo Middle School vs Challenger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
Challenger Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 203 | #182 of 203 |
| National rank | #14362 of 15,369 | #15049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 480 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 10.5).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.7).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 480.
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 Apollo Middle School better than Challenger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo Middle School ranks higher (16.4 vs 10.5 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 Apollo Middle School and Challenger Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 480. Challenger Middle School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and Challenger Middle School rank in Arizona?
Apollo Middle School is 158th of 203 and Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).