Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 vs Colonel Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Sierra Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
Colonel Smith Middle School
Fort Huachuca · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
258 students
| Measure | Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 Sierra Vista, Arizona | Colonel Smith Middle School Fort Huachuca, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,136 | #363 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38856 of 50,301 | #20257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 360 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Sierra Vista | Fort Huachuca |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 29.5).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.2).
- •Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is the larger school with 360 students compared with 258.
- •Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is a charter school while Colonel Smith 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 Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 better than Colonel Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Smith Middle School ranks higher (57.0 vs 29.5 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 Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 and Colonel Smith Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8: 360. Colonel Smith Middle School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 and Colonel Smith Middle School rank in Arizona?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is 719th of 1,136 and Colonel Smith Middle School is 363rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).