Lawrence W Cross Middle School vs Winifred Harelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 311 m 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
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students
| Measure | Lawrence W Cross Middle School Tucson, Arizona | Winifred Harelson Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 203 | #58 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #7060 of 15,369 | #5106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 827 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winifred Harelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 52.7).
- •Winifred Harelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Winifred Harelson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Winifred Harelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.8).
- •Lawrence W Cross Middle School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 407.
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 Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Winifred Harelson Elementary School ranks higher (79.8 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 Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School: 827. Winifred Harelson Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence W Cross Middle School and Winifred Harelson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 50th of 203 and Winifred Harelson Elementary School is 58th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).