Brichta Elementary School
Tel:
(520)225-6060
- Brichta Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Brichta Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brichta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brichta Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brichta Elementary School is Aztec Middle College (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Asdb/tucson Blind School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
0.6 miles
1701 W. El Rio Drive
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)225-6060 0.6 PK-5 375 - Tucson Aztec Middle College Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520)225-6060 1.2 9-12 n/a - Tucson Manzo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
1.2 miles
855 N.melrose
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)225-6060 1.2 PK-5 286 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Blind School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 42 students
1.3 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)770-3731 1.3 PK-12 42 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Deaf School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 66 students
1.3 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520)770-3688 1.3 PK-12 66
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