Drachman Primary Magnet School vs Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
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.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
54 students
| Measure | Drachman Primary Magnet School Tucson, Arizona | Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #31578 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 54 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 54 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 40.5).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Drachman Primary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Drachman Primary Magnet School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 54.
- •Drachman Primary Magnet School is a public school while Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown 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 Drachman Primary Magnet School better than Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
On the Success Index (US), Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks higher (52.8 vs 40.5 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 Drachman Primary Magnet School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drachman Primary Magnet School: 335. Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown: 54. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drachman Primary Magnet School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown rank in Arizona?
Drachman Primary Magnet School is 557th of 1,136 and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).