Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Of Tucson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Tucson Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
44%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Tucson Elementary School's ranking?
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Tucson Elementary School?
140 students attend Academy Of Tucson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Academy Of Tucson Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Tucson Elementary School?
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of Tucson Elementary School offer ?
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Tucson Elementary School part of?
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School is part of Academy Of Tucson Inc. (78897) School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Tucson Elementary School located?
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School is located in the Tanque Verde Bend neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Tanque Verde Bend.
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