Center for Educational Excellence vs Kyrene Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center for Educational Excellence
Tempe · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
332 students
Kyrene Middle School
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
759 students
| Measure | Center for Educational Excellence Tempe, Arizona | Kyrene Middle School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 1,136 | #92 of 203 |
| National rank | #4248 of 50,301 | #11693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 332 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center for Educational Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 31.2).
- •Center for Educational Excellence does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Center for Educational Excellence does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Kyrene Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 332.
- •Center for Educational Excellence is a charter school while Kyrene 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 Educational Excellence better than Kyrene Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Center for Educational Excellence ranks higher (81.3 vs 31.2 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 Center for Educational Excellence and Kyrene Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center for Educational Excellence: 332. Kyrene Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center for Educational Excellence and Kyrene Middle School rank in Arizona?
Center for Educational Excellence is 50th of 1,136 and Kyrene Middle School is 92nd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).