Kino Junior High School vs Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kino Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
805 students
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
| Measure | Kino Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Michael T. Hughes Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 203 | #886 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15224 of 15,369 | #44294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 805 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 8.1).
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.6).
- •Kino Junior High School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 480.
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 Kino Junior High School better than Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (20.9 vs 8.1 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 Kino Junior High School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kino Junior High School: 805. Michael T. Hughes Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kino Junior High School and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Kino Junior High School is 195th of 203 and Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is 886th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).