Sonoran Science Academy East vs Wheeler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students
Wheeler Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Sonoran Science Academy East Tucson, Arizona | Wheeler Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 1,136 | #599 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #26395 of 50,301 | #33819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 37.3).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Wheeler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East is the larger school with 467 students compared with 391.
- •Sonoran Science Academy East is a charter school while Wheeler Elementary 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 Sonoran Science Academy East better than Wheeler Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Science Academy East ranks higher (48.2 vs 37.3 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 Sonoran Science Academy East and Wheeler Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sonoran Science Academy East: 467. Wheeler Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sonoran Science Academy East and Wheeler Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Sonoran Science Academy East is 462nd of 1,136 and Wheeler Elementary School is 599th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).