Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School vs Palo Verde High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
299 students
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
767 students
| Measure | Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School Tucson, Arizona | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #885 of 1,136 | #233 of 286 |
| National rank | #44262 of 50,301 | #14552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 299 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 20.9).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 299.
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 Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School better than Palo Verde High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde High Magnet School ranks higher (24.1 vs 20.9 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 Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School and Palo Verde High Magnet School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School: 299. Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School and Palo Verde High Magnet School rank in Arizona?
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School is 885th of 1,136 and Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).