Irene Erickson Elementary School vs Palo Verde High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene Erickson Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
767 students
| Measure | Irene Erickson Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 1,136 | #233 of 286 |
| National rank | #43586 of 50,301 | #14552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 344 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 22.0).
- •Irene Erickson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 344.
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 Irene Erickson Elementary School better than Palo Verde High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde High Magnet School ranks higher (24.1 vs 22.0 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 Irene Erickson Elementary School and Palo Verde High Magnet School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene Erickson Elementary School: 344. Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene Erickson Elementary School and Palo Verde High Magnet School rank in Arizona?
Irene Erickson Elementary School is 863rd of 1,136 and Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).