Direct Link I Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (12-13)
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
5%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)55%
43%
Black
(12-13)27%
5%
White
(12-13)18%
42%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Direct Link I Elementary School?
11 students attend Direct Link I Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Direct Link I Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What grades does Direct Link I Elementary School offer ?
Direct Link I Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Direct Link I Elementary School part of?
Direct Link I Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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