Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown vs Safford K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 689 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
54 students
Safford K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
| Measure | Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Tucson, Arizona | Safford K-8 School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #996 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #47032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 54 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 54 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 16.2).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Safford K-8 School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Safford K-8 School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 54.
- •Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is a charter school while Safford K-8 School is a public 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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown better than Safford K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks higher (52.8 vs 16.2 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 Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Safford K-8 School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown: 54. Safford K-8 School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown and Safford K-8 School rank in Arizona?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is unranked and Safford K-8 School is 996th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).