Havasu Preparatory Academy vs Thunderbolt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Lake Havasu City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
145 students
Thunderbolt Middle School
Lake Havasu City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Havasu Preparatory Academy Lake Havasu City, Arizona | Thunderbolt Middle School Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,136 | #87 of 203 |
| National rank | #8507 of 50,301 | #11201 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 145 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Lake Havasu City | Lake Havasu City |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 33.5).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderbolt Middle School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 145.
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Thunderbolt Middle 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 Havasu Preparatory Academy better than Thunderbolt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Havasu Preparatory Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 33.5 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 Havasu Preparatory Academy and Thunderbolt Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Havasu City and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Havasu Preparatory Academy: 145. Thunderbolt Middle School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Havasu Preparatory Academy and Thunderbolt Middle School rank in Arizona?
Havasu Preparatory Academy is 129th of 1,136 and Thunderbolt Middle School is 87th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).