Miles-Exploratory Learning Center vs Sam Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
Sam Hughes Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Miles-Exploratory Learning Center Tucson, Arizona | Sam Hughes Elementary Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,136 | #152 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #22794 of 50,301 | #9480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Hughes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 53.4).
- •Sam Hughes Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Sam Hughes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Miles-Exploratory Learning Center does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 18.3).
- •Sam Hughes Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 285.
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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center better than Sam Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Hughes Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 53.4 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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center and Sam Hughes Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center: 285. Sam Hughes Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miles-Exploratory Learning Center and Sam Hughes Elementary rank in Arizona?
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center is 401st of 1,136 and Sam Hughes Elementary is 152nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).