Lawrence W Cross Middle School vs Mesa Verde Elementary School
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.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Lawrence W Cross Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Mesa Verde Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 203 | #151 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #7060 of 15,369 | #9460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 827 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 52.7).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.8).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 289.
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 Lawrence W Cross Middle School better than Mesa Verde Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 52.7 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 Lawrence W Cross Middle School and Mesa Verde Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School: 827. Mesa Verde Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence W Cross Middle School and Mesa Verde Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 50th of 203 and Mesa Verde Elementary School is 151st of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).