La Paloma Academy Marana vs Marana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy Marana
Marana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
157 students
Marana Middle School
Marana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
941 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy Marana Marana, Arizona | Marana Middle School Marana, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 1,136 | #123 of 203 |
| National rank | #37359 of 50,301 | #13089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 157 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Marana | Marana |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma Academy Marana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 23.7).
- •Marana Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.6).
- •Marana Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 157.
- •La Paloma Academy Marana is a charter school while Marana Middle School is a public 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 Paloma Academy Marana better than Marana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma Academy Marana ranks higher (31.8 vs 23.7 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 Marana and Marana Middle School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Marana and Marana in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy Marana: 157. Marana Middle School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy Marana and Marana Middle School rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy Marana is 674th of 1,136 and Marana Middle School is 123rd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).