La Cima Middle School vs McKemy Academy of International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 150 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
McKemy Academy of International Studies
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | La Cima Middle School Tucson, Arizona | McKemy Academy of International Studies Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 203 | #69 of 203 |
| National rank | #11128 of 15,369 | #8986 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKemy Academy of International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 33.8).
- •McKemy Academy of International Studies does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •McKemy Academy of International Studies does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •La Cima Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.6).
- •La Cima Middle School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 334.
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 McKemy Academy of International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), McKemy Academy of International Studies ranks higher (43.8 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 McKemy Academy of International Studies?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cima Middle School: 337. McKemy Academy of International Studies: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cima Middle School and McKemy Academy of International Studies rank in Arizona?
La Cima Middle School is 85th of 203 and McKemy Academy of International Studies is 69th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).