Adventure School

5757 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85718
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Adventure School serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Adventure School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adventure School's student population of 142 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
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n/a
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School Rankings

Adventure School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Adventure School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
46%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
22%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adventure School's ranking?
Adventure School is ranked #978 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Adventure School?
142 students attend Adventure School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Adventure School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Adventure School offer ?
Adventure School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Adventure School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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