Blenman Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Blenman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blenman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blenman Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blenman Elementary 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 Blenman Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
17%
6%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blenman Elementary School's ranking?
Blenman Elementary School is ranked #1779 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Blenman Elementary School often compared to?
Blenman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blenman Elementary School?
263 students attend Blenman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blenman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blenman Elementary School?
Blenman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blenman Elementary School offer ?
Blenman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blenman Elementary School part of?
Blenman Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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