La Cima Middle School vs Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 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
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students
| Measure | La Cima Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #85 of 203 | – |
| National rank | #11128 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 337 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •La Cima Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is the larger school with 689 students compared with 337.
- •La Cima Middle School is a public school while Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is a charter 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 La Cima Middle School better than Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
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 La Cima Middle School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cima Middle School: 337. Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cima Middle School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson rank in Arizona?
La Cima Middle School is 85th of 203 and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is unranked among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).