Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 vs Pensar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 341 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Douglas · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
210 students
Pensar Academy
Litchfield Park · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
203 students
| Measure | Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 Douglas, Arizona | Pensar Academy Litchfield Park, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 203 | #119 of 203 |
| National rank | #9884 of 15,369 | #12915 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 210 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Douglas | Litchfield Park |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 24.7).
- •Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Pensar Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 30.0).
- •Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 is the larger school with 210 students compared with 203.
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 Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 better than Pensar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 ranks higher (39.7 vs 24.7 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 Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 and Pensar Academy?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Litchfield Park in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8: 210. Pensar Academy: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 and Pensar Academy rank in Arizona?
Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 is 72nd of 203 and Pensar Academy is 119th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).