Da Vinci Tree Academy vs La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
265 students
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Tree Academy Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,136 | #673 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #35689 of 50,301 | #37358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 265 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 45% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 31.8).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24.5%).
- •Da Vinci Tree Academy does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 40%).
- •Da Vinci Tree Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 26.7).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is the larger school with 855 students compared with 265.
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 Da Vinci Tree Academy better than La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci Tree Academy ranks higher (34.3 vs 31.8 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 Da Vinci Tree Academy and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Tree Academy: 265. La Paloma Academy (Lakeside): 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Tree Academy and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) rank in Arizona?
Da Vinci Tree Academy is 640th of 1,136 and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is 673rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).