Michael T. Hughes Elementary School vs Poston Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Poston Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
782 students
| Measure | Michael T. Hughes Elementary School Mesa, Arizona | Poston Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,136 | #107 of 203 |
| National rank | #44294 of 50,301 | #12497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 480 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poston Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 20.9).
- •Poston Junior High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Poston Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Michael T. Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.6).
- •Poston Junior High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 480.
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 Michael T. Hughes Elementary School better than Poston Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Poston Junior High School ranks higher (27.0 vs 20.9 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 Michael T. Hughes Elementary School and Poston Junior High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School: 480. Poston Junior High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael T. Hughes Elementary School and Poston Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is 886th of 1,136 and Poston Junior High School is 107th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).