Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coronado K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Coronado K-8 School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 48 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coronado K-8 School's student population of 561 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cougars
School Rankings
Coronado K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado K-8 School is 0.54, 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
#688 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado K-8 School's ranking?
Coronado K-8 School is ranked #688 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coronado K-8 School often compared to?
Coronado K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard B Wilson Jr School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coronado K-8 School?
561 students attend Coronado K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Coronado K-8 School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coronado K-8 School?
Coronado K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coronado K-8 School offer ?
Coronado K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coronado K-8 School part of?
Coronado K-8 School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
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