Drexel Elementary School vs Sierra K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
Sierra K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
801 students
| Measure | Drexel Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Sierra K-8 School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,136 | #1024 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49925 of 50,301 | #47978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 515 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 7.7).
- •Drexel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Sierra K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Sierra K-8 School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.5).
- •Sierra K-8 School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 515.
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 Drexel Elementary School better than Sierra K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra K-8 School ranks higher (14.3 vs 7.7 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 Drexel Elementary School and Sierra K-8 School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Elementary School: 515. Sierra K-8 School: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Elementary School and Sierra K-8 School rank in Arizona?
Drexel Elementary School is 1111th of 1,136 and Sierra K-8 School is 1024th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).