Cecil Shamley School vs Tonalea Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 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
Tonalea Middle School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
393 students
| Measure | Cecil Shamley School Tempe, Arizona | Tonalea Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,136 | #645 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #34023 of 50,301 | #35824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 411 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Tempe | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Shamley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 34.2).
- •Cecil Shamley School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Cecil Shamley School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Tonalea Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Cecil Shamley School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 393.
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 Tonalea Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Shamley School ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.2 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 Tonalea Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Shamley School: 411. Tonalea Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Shamley School and Tonalea Middle School rank in Arizona?
Cecil Shamley School is 603rd of 1,136 and Tonalea Middle School is 645th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).