Carden of Tucson vs La Cima Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carden of Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
57 students
La Cima Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
| Measure | Carden of Tucson Tucson, Arizona | La Cima Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #85 of 203 |
| National rank | – | #11128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 57 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 57 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carden of Tucson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 33.8).
- •Carden of Tucson does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Carden of Tucson does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •La Cima Middle School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 57.
- •Carden of Tucson is a charter school while La Cima Middle 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 Carden of Tucson better than La Cima Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carden of Tucson ranks higher (38.7 vs 33.8 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 Carden of Tucson and La Cima Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carden of Tucson: 57. La Cima Middle School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carden of Tucson and La Cima Middle School rank in Arizona?
Carden of Tucson is unranked and La Cima Middle School is 85th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).