Challenger Middle School vs Santa Maria Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 186 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 Maria Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Santa Maria Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 203 | #168 of 203 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,369 | #14658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Tucson | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Maria Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 10.5).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Santa Maria Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Maria Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 590.
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 Maria Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Maria Middle School ranks higher (14.3 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 Maria Middle School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 590. Santa Maria Middle School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Santa Maria Middle School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 182nd of 203 and Santa Maria Middle School is 168th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).