Picture Rocks Elementary vs Valley Horizon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 325 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picture Rocks Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
Valley Horizon Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Picture Rocks Elementary Tucson, Arizona | Valley Horizon Elementary School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 1,136 | #836 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #42517 of 50,301 | #42532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Tucson | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.7 vs 23.7).
- •Valley Horizon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Valley Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Picture Rocks Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.0).
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 Picture Rocks Elementary better than Valley Horizon Elementary School?
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 Picture Rocks Elementary and Valley Horizon Elementary School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Picture Rocks Elementary: 460. Valley Horizon Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Picture Rocks Elementary and Valley Horizon Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Picture Rocks Elementary is 835th of 1,136 and Valley Horizon Elementary School is 836th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).