Discovery Plus Academy vs Pima Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Plus Academy
Pima · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
119 students
Pima Junior High School
Pima · Public middle · Grades 7–8
180 students
| Measure | Discovery Plus Academy Pima, Arizona | Pima Junior High School Pima, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,136 | #137 of 203 |
| National rank | #14630 of 50,301 | #13864 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 119 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 27% |
| city | Pima | Pima |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Plus Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 19.5).
- •Discovery Plus Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Plus Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Plus Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.0).
- •Pima Junior High School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 119.
- •Discovery Plus Academy is a charter school while Pima Junior High School is a public 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 Discovery Plus Academy better than Pima Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Plus Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 19.5 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 Discovery Plus Academy and Pima Junior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pima and Pima in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Plus Academy: 119. Pima Junior High School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Plus Academy and Pima Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Discovery Plus Academy is 257th of 1,136 and Pima Junior High School is 137th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).