Brichta Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Brichta Elementary School served 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| 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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 55-59% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 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 | 4% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brichta Elementary School is Evit East Apache Junction (0.8 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
0.6 miles
1701 W. El Rio Drive
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060 0.6 PK-5 359 - Mesa Evit East Apache Junction Vocational School
Grades: 10-12 | 1 student
0.8 miles
2525 W Ironwood Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000 0.8 10-12 1 - Tucson Manzo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
1.2 miles
855 N.melrose
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060 1.2 PK-5 319 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Blind School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
1.3 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 770-3731 1.3 PK-12 40 - Tucson Asdb/tucson Deaf School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 71 students
1.3 miles
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3688 1.3 PK-12 71
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