Harriet Johnson Primary School

6060 S Joseph Ave
Tucson, AZ 85757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harriet Johnson Primary 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harriet Johnson Primary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Harriet Johnson Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Johnson Primary School is 0.50, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1577 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
32%
11-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
25%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
66%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harriet Johnson Primary School's ranking?
Harriet Johnson Primary School is ranked #1577 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Harriet Johnson Primary School often compared to?
Harriet Johnson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Clara Elementary School, Los Amigos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School?
306 students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harriet Johnson Primary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Johnson Primary School?
Harriet Johnson Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harriet Johnson Primary School offer ?
Harriet Johnson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Harriet Johnson Primary School part of?
Harriet Johnson Primary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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