Challenger Middle School vs Santa Clara Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 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
Santa Clara Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Santa Clara Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 203 | #711 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,369 | #38571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 590 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 10.5).
- •Santa Clara Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.7).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 422.
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 Santa Clara Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Clara Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 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 Santa Clara Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 590. Santa Clara Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Santa Clara Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 and Santa Clara Elementary School is 711th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).