Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School vs Desert View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
435 students
Desert View High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,102 students
| Measure | Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Desert View High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 203 | #209 of 286 |
| National rank | #14924 of 15,369 | #13548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 2,102 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 2,102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 35% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 11.8).
- •Desert View High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Desert View High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.8).
- •Desert View High School is the larger school with 2,102 students compared with 435.
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 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School better than Desert View High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View High School ranks higher (29.0 vs 11.8 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 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School and Desert View High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School: 435. Desert View High School: 2,102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School and Desert View High School rank in Arizona?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School is 179th of 203 and Desert View High School is 209th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).