La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) vs Sonoran Science Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy East Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,136 | #462 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #37358 of 50,301 | #26395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 855 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 31.8).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.7).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is the larger school with 855 students compared with 467.
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 Paloma Academy (Lakeside) better than Sonoran Science Academy East?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Science Academy East ranks higher (48.2 vs 31.8 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 Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Sonoran Science Academy East?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside): 855. Sonoran Science Academy East: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Sonoran Science Academy East rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is 673rd of 1,136 and Sonoran Science Academy East is 462nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).