Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
Tel:
(520) 696-8909
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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Emily Meschter Early Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's student population of 190 students has grown by 304% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 190 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is 0.39, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.65 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Flowing Wells Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- We opened our doors to the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center in the 2000-2001 school year and we are now the proud educators of 190 energetic and eager-to-learn preschoolers.
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Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is Sentinel Peak High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Flowing Wells Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Centennial Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Flowing Wells Junior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 816 students10
0.1 miles
4545 N. Lacholla
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8801 0.1 7-8 816 - Tucson Centennial Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 489 students10
0.2 miles
2200 W Wetmore
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8801 0.2 K-6 489 - Tucson Homer Davis Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 447 students10
0.7 miles
4250 N Romero Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8801 0.7 K-6 447 - Tucson Sentinel Peak High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 94 students10
0.7 miles
4125 W. Aerie Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8900 0.7 9-12 94 - Tucson Lulu Walker School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 451 students10
0.9 miles
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000 0.9 PK-5 451
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