Manzo Elementary School vs Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzo Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
54 students
| Measure | Manzo Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 1,136 | – |
| National rank | #31877 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 54 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 54 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 40.1).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Manzo Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 54.
- •Manzo Elementary School is a public school while Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown 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 Manzo Elementary School better than Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
On the Success Index (US), Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks higher (52.8 vs 40.1 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 Manzo Elementary School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzo Elementary School: 324. Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown: 54. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzo Elementary School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown rank in Arizona?
Manzo Elementary School is 561st of 1,136 and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is unranked among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).