Borman K-8 School vs Sonoran Science Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borman K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students
| Measure | Borman K-8 School Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy East Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,136 | #462 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #17337 of 50,301 | #26395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 459 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Borman K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 48.2).
- •Borman K-8 School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Borman K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Borman K-8 School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East is the larger school with 467 students compared with 459.
- •Borman K-8 School is a public school while Sonoran Science Academy East 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 Borman K-8 School better than Sonoran Science Academy East?
On the Success Index (US), Borman K-8 School ranks higher (61.2 vs 48.2 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 Borman K-8 School and Sonoran Science Academy East?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Borman K-8 School: 459. Sonoran Science Academy East: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Borman K-8 School and Sonoran Science Academy East rank in Arizona?
Borman K-8 School is 314th of 1,136 and Sonoran Science Academy East is 462nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).