Apollo Middle School vs La Paloma Academy-South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 906 m 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
La Paloma Academy-South
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy-South Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 203 | #1129 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14362 of 15,369 | #50206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 480 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 4.8).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •La Paloma Academy-South does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 29.5).
- •La Paloma Academy-South is the larger school with 501 students compared with 480.
- •Apollo Middle School is a public school while La Paloma Academy-South is a charter 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 Apollo Middle School better than La Paloma Academy-South?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo Middle School ranks higher (16.4 vs 4.8 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 La Paloma Academy-South?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 480. La Paloma Academy-South: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and La Paloma Academy-South rank in Arizona?
Apollo Middle School is 158th of 203 and La Paloma Academy-South is 1129th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).