Cecil Shamley School vs New School for the Arts Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Shamley School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
New School for the Arts Middle School
Tempe · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
| Measure | Cecil Shamley School Tempe, Arizona | New School for the Arts Middle School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,136 | #61 of 203 |
| National rank | #34023 of 50,301 | #8081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New School for the Arts Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 36.9).
- •New School for the Arts Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •New School for the Arts Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Cecil Shamley School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 75.
- •Cecil Shamley School is a public school while New School for the Arts Middle School is a charter 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 Cecil Shamley School better than New School for the Arts Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New School for the Arts Middle School ranks higher (48.0 vs 36.9 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 Cecil Shamley School and New School for the Arts Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Shamley School: 411. New School for the Arts Middle School: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Shamley School and New School for the Arts Middle School rank in Arizona?
Cecil Shamley School is 603rd of 1,136 and New School for the Arts Middle School is 61st of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).