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Cavett Elementary School

2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713

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Cavett Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Cavett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cavett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Cavett Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

200 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Cavett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cavett Elementary School is 0.30, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1471 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cavett Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cavett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cavett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cavett Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

83%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cavett Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Cavett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cavett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Tucson Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cavett Elementary School's ranking?

Cavett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Cavett Elementary School?

200 students attend Cavett Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Cavett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavett Elementary School?

Cavett Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Cavett Elementary School offer ?

Cavett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Cavett Elementary School part of?

Cavett Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education