Drachman Primary Magnet School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Drachman Primary Magnet 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 20-24% (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 25-29% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drachman Primary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Drachman Primary Magnet School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
334 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Drachman Primary Magnet 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 Drachman Primary Magnet School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

American Indian
4%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
62%
47%

Black
8%
6%

White
21%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drachman Primary Magnet School's ranking?
Drachman Primary Magnet School is ranked #1032 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Drachman Primary Magnet School?
334 students attend Drachman Primary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Drachman Primary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drachman Primary Magnet School?
Drachman Primary Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Drachman Primary Magnet School offer ?
Drachman Primary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Drachman Primary Magnet School part of?
Drachman Primary Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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