Butterfield Elementary School vs Tortolita Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
459 students
Tortolita Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Tortolita Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,136 | #110 of 203 |
| National rank | #28138 of 50,301 | #12625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 459 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 26.3).
- •Butterfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Butterfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Butterfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •Tortolita Middle School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 459.
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 Butterfield Elementary School better than Tortolita Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 26.3 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 Butterfield Elementary School and Tortolita Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elementary School: 459. Tortolita Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elementary School and Tortolita Middle School rank in Arizona?
Butterfield Elementary School is 490th of 1,136 and Tortolita Middle School is 110th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).