Ford Elementary vs Sonoran Science Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy East Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,136 | #462 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #30147 of 50,301 | #26395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 182 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 42.7).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.0).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East is the larger school with 467 students compared with 182.
- •Ford Elementary is a public school while Sonoran Science Academy East 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 Ford Elementary better than Sonoran Science Academy East?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Science Academy East ranks higher (48.2 vs 42.7 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 Ford Elementary and Sonoran Science Academy East?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 182. Sonoran Science Academy East: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Sonoran Science Academy East rank in Arizona?
Ford Elementary is 523rd of 1,136 and Sonoran Science Academy East is 462nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).