Lulu Walker School vs Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lulu Walker School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students
| Measure | Lulu Walker School Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #260 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #14729 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 355 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is the larger school with 689 students compared with 355.
- •Lulu Walker School is a public school while Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is a charter 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 Lulu Walker School better than Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lulu Walker School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lulu Walker School: 355. Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lulu Walker School and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson rank in Arizona?
Lulu Walker School is 260th of 1,136 and Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).