Carmichael Elementary School vs Joyce Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael Elementary School
Sierra Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Joyce Clark Middle School
Sierra Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–8
462 students
| Measure | Carmichael Elementary School Sierra Vista, Arizona | Joyce Clark Middle School Sierra Vista, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 1,136 | #610 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #46319 of 50,301 | #34450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 285 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| city | Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyce Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 17.5).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Carmichael Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 285.
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 Carmichael Elementary School better than Joyce Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Clark Middle School ranks higher (36.3 vs 17.5 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 Carmichael Elementary School and Joyce Clark Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sierra Vista and Sierra Vista in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael Elementary School: 285. Joyce Clark Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael Elementary School and Joyce Clark Middle School rank in Arizona?
Carmichael Elementary School is 967th of 1,136 and Joyce Clark Middle School is 610th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).