Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Agua Caliente 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 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Agua Caliente School serves the northern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 20.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 6.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agua Caliente School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Agua Caliente School's student population of 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Agua Caliente School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agua Caliente School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agua Caliente School's ranking?
Agua Caliente School is ranked #195 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Agua Caliente School often compared to?
Agua Caliente Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanque Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Agua Caliente School?
449 students attend Agua Caliente School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Agua Caliente School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Agua Caliente School offer ?
Agua Caliente School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agua Caliente School part of?
Agua Caliente School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).
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