Fort Lowell Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- Fort Lowell Elementary School served 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-44% | 62% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 50-54% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 19% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fort Lowell Elementary School is Mary Meredith K-12 School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Adventure School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Adventure School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 128 students
0.8 miles
5757 E. Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656 0.8 K-8 128 - Tucson Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Grades: 6-8 | 415 students
0.9 miles
5831 E. Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100 0.9 6-8 415 - Tucson Mary Meredith K-12 School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 41 students
0.9 miles
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060 0.9 K-12 41 - Tucson John B Wright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
1.0 miles
4311 E. Linden
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060 1.0 PK-5 494 - Tucson W V Whitmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 325 students
1.0 miles
5330 E. Glenn St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000 1.0 PK-5 325
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