Challenger Middle School vs Math and Science Success Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 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
Math and Science Success Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
745 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Math and Science Success Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 203 | #434 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,369 | #25105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 590 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 54% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Math and Science Success Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 10.5).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Math and Science Success Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 590.
- •Challenger Middle School is a public school while Math and Science Success Academy is a charter 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 Challenger Middle School better than Math and Science Success Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Math and Science Success Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 10.5 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 Challenger Middle School and Math and Science Success Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 590. Math and Science Success Academy: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Math and Science Success Academy rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 and Math and Science Success Academy is 434th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).