Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 vs Joyce Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 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
Joyce Clark Middle School
Sierra Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–8
462 students
| Measure | Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 Sierra Vista, Arizona | Joyce Clark Middle School Sierra Vista, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,136 | #610 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38856 of 50,301 | #34450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 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 29.5).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.2).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 360.
- •Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is a charter school while Joyce Clark 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 Joyce Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Clark Middle School ranks higher (36.3 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 Joyce Clark Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sierra Vista and Sierra Vista in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8: 360. Joyce Clark Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 and Joyce Clark Middle School rank in Arizona?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is 719th of 1,136 and Joyce Clark Middle School is 610th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).