Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation vs Tonalea Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
160 students
Tonalea Middle School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
393 students
| Measure | Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Scottsdale, Arizona | Tonalea Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 1,136 | #645 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #35974 of 50,301 | #35824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 160 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.9 vs 34.2).
- •Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Tonalea Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Tonalea Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Tonalea Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 160.
- •Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is a charter school while Tonalea 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 Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation better than Tonalea Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation and Tonalea Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation: 160. Tonalea Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation and Tonalea Middle School rank in Arizona?
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is 649th of 1,136 and Tonalea Middle School is 645th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).