Burke Basic School vs La Paloma Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Basic School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
634 students
La Paloma Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
632 students
| Measure | Burke Basic School Mesa, Arizona | La Paloma Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 1,136 | #737 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #20942 of 50,301 | #39471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 634 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| city | Mesa | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke Basic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 28.6).
- •Burke Basic School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Burke Basic School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Burke Basic School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.6).
- •Burke Basic School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 632.
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 Burke Basic School better than La Paloma Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burke Basic School ranks higher (56.0 vs 28.6 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 Burke Basic School and La Paloma Academy?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Basic School: 634. La Paloma Academy: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Basic School and La Paloma Academy rank in Arizona?
Burke Basic School is 370th of 1,136 and La Paloma Academy is 737th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).