Cholla Middle School vs Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 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
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
188 students
| Measure | Cholla Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 203 | #51 of 203 |
| National rank | #12874 of 15,369 | #7155 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 681 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 24.9).
- •Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.9).
- •Cholla Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 188.
- •Cholla Middle School is a public school while Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle 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 Cholla Middle School better than Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle ranks higher (52.2 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 Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cholla Middle School: 681. Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cholla Middle School and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle rank in Arizona?
Cholla Middle School is 117th of 203 and Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle is 51st of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).