Highland Free School vs Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 616 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Free School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
31 students
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
| Measure | Highland Free School Tucson, Arizona | Miles-Exploratory Learning Center Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #401 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #22794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 31 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Free School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 53.4).
- •Highland Free School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Highland Free School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Miles-Exploratory Learning Center does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
- •Miles-Exploratory Learning Center is the larger school with 285 students compared with 31.
- •Highland Free School is a charter school while Miles-Exploratory Learning Center 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 Highland Free School better than Miles-Exploratory Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Free School ranks higher (65.9 vs 53.4 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 Highland Free School and Miles-Exploratory Learning Center?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Free School: 31. Miles-Exploratory Learning Center: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Free School and Miles-Exploratory Learning Center rank in Arizona?
Highland Free School is unranked and Miles-Exploratory Learning Center is 401st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).