La Cima Middle School vs Lawrence W Cross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Cima Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | La Cima Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Lawrence W Cross Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 203 | #50 of 203 |
| National rank | #11128 of 15,369 | #7060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 33.8).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •La Cima Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.8).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 337.
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 La Cima Middle School better than Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 33.8 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 La Cima Middle School and Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cima Middle School: 337. Lawrence W Cross Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cima Middle School and Lawrence W Cross Middle School rank in Arizona?
La Cima Middle School is 85th of 203 and Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 50th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).