Cambridge Academy East vs Sousa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Academy East
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
Sousa Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
344 students
| Measure | Cambridge Academy East Mesa, Arizona | Sousa Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 1,136 | #383 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #33716 of 50,301 | #21477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 242 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sousa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 37.4).
- •Sousa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Sousa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Sousa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 24.2).
- •Sousa Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 242.
- •Cambridge Academy East is a charter school while Sousa Elementary School is a public 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 Cambridge Academy East better than Sousa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sousa Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 37.4 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 Cambridge Academy East and Sousa Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Academy East: 242. Sousa Elementary School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Academy East and Sousa Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cambridge Academy East is 595th of 1,136 and Sousa Elementary School is 383rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).