Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blenman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blenman Elementary School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blenman Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
We pledge to Be Kind, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
School Rankings
Blenman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blenman Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1493 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
20%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
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School Mascot
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Source: 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 #1493 out of 1,921 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blenman Elementary School?
317 students attend Blenman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Blenman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blenman Elementary School?
Blenman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blenman Elementary School part of?
Blenman Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Blenman Elementary School located?
Blenman Elementary School is located in the Blenman Elm Historic District neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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