Cape School-jail
Tel:
(520) 740-4704
Cape School-jail serves 25 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cape School-jail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Cape School-jail's student population of 25 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 25 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Cape School-jail is 0.48, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | <50% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 79% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 45% |
| Black | 24% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤10% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10) | 3% | 38% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pima Accommodation School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cape School-jail is Cholla High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Drachman Primary Magnet School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Drachman Primary Magnet School Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 353 students10
1.1 miles
1085 S. Tenth Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060 1.1 PK-8 353 - Tucson Cholla High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,892 student10
1.2 miles
2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 1.2 8-12 1,892 - Tucson Ochoa Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 185 students10
1.2 miles
101 W. 25th Street
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 1.2 PK-5 185 - Tucson Henry Hank Oyama Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
1.3 miles
2700 S. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 1.3 PK-5 384 - Tucson Mission View Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 191 students10
1.3 miles
2600 S. 8th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 1.3 PK-5 191
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