Boulder Creek Elementary vs Picture Rocks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Creek Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
461 students
Picture Rocks Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Boulder Creek Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Picture Rocks Elementary Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 1,136 | #835 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #27010 of 50,301 | #42517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 461 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 24% |
| city | Mesa | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulder Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 23.7).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 460.
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 Boulder Creek Elementary better than Picture Rocks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boulder Creek Elementary ranks higher (47.2 vs 23.7 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 Boulder Creek Elementary and Picture Rocks Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Creek Elementary: 461. Picture Rocks Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Creek Elementary and Picture Rocks Elementary rank in Arizona?
Boulder Creek Elementary is 472nd of 1,136 and Picture Rocks Elementary is 835th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).