Challenger Middle School vs Drexel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
Drexel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Drexel Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 203 | #1111 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,369 | #49925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 590 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 7.7).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.5).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 515.
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 Challenger Middle School better than Drexel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (10.5 vs 7.7 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 Challenger Middle School and Drexel Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 590. Drexel Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Drexel Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 and Drexel Elementary School is 1111th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).