Apollo Middle School vs Van Buskirk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 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
Van Buskirk Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Van Buskirk Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 203 | #519 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14362 of 15,369 | #29776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 480 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buskirk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 16.4).
- •Van Buskirk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Van Buskirk Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Van Buskirk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Apollo Middle School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 287.
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 Van Buskirk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buskirk Elementary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 16.4 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 Van Buskirk Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 480. Van Buskirk Elementary School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and Van Buskirk Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Apollo Middle School is 158th of 203 and Van Buskirk Elementary School is 519th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).