The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)4%
6%
Asian
(09-10)6%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)52%
41%
Black
(09-10)13%
6%
White
(09-10)25%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Duffy Elementary School?
251 students attend Duffy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Duffy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Duffy Elementary School part of?
Duffy Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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