La Paloma Academy-South vs Math and Science Success Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy-South
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Math and Science Success Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
745 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy-South Tucson, Arizona | Math and Science Success Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,136 | #434 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50206 of 50,301 | #25105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 54% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Math and Science Success Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 4.8).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Math and Science Success Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 29.5).
- •Math and Science Success Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 501.
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-South better than Math and Science Success Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Math and Science Success Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 4.8 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-South and Math and Science Success Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy-South: 501. Math and Science Success Academy: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy-South and Math and Science Success Academy rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy-South is 1129th of 1,136 and Math and Science Success Academy is 434th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).