Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School serves the west part of Tucson, AZ, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School is 0.44, which is less 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
#237 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School's ranking?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School is ranked #237 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School often compared to?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lineweaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School?
305 students attend Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School offer ?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School part of?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School located?
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School is located in the Barrio Viejo neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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