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Colonel Smith Middle School vs. Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School

Should you attend Colonel Smith Middle School or Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colonel Smith Middle School
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Colonel Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Colonel Smith Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-6
Total Students
240 students
343 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colonel Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colonel Smith Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colonel Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#328 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#524 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colonel Smith Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in AZ)
39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonel Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonel Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colonel Smith Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
42
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
67
Grade 5 Students
-
44
Grade 6 Students
74
63
Grade 7 Students
91
-
Grade 8 Students
75
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colonel Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colonel Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colonel Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colonel Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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