Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
61 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory Tucson, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 1,136 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #40013 of 50,301 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 61 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Tucson | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.7).
- •Step Up School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.2).
- •Step Up School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 61.
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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory better than Step Up School?
On the Success Index (US), Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.7 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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory and Step Up School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory: 61. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is 759th of 1,136 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).