Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School vs Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 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
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
768 students
| Measure | Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 203 | #78 of 203 |
| National rank | #14924 of 15,369 | #10549 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 435 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 39% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 11.8).
- •Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.3).
- •Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 768 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 Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School ranks higher (36.5 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 Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School: 435. Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School and Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School rank in Arizona?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School is 179th of 203 and Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is 78th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).