Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary vs Tortolita Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
Tortolita Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Tucson, Arizona | Tortolita Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,136 | #110 of 203 |
| National rank | #16208 of 50,301 | #12625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 455 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 30% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 26.3).
- •Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Tortolita Middle School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 455.
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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary better than Tortolita Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 26.3 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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary and Tortolita Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary: 455. Tortolita Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary and Tortolita Middle School rank in Arizona?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is 290th of 1,136 and Tortolita Middle School is 110th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).