Cholla Middle School vs Tumbleweed Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cholla Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
681 students
Tumbleweed Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
441 students
| Measure | Cholla Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Tumbleweed Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 203 | #505 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12874 of 15,369 | #28883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 681 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tumbleweed Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 24.9).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.9).
- •Cholla Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 441.
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 Cholla Middle School better than Tumbleweed Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 24.9 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 Cholla Middle School and Tumbleweed Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cholla Middle School: 681. Tumbleweed Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cholla Middle School and Tumbleweed Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cholla Middle School is 117th of 203 and Tumbleweed Elementary School is 505th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).