Serving 268 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harriet Johnson Primary School serves the southwest part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harriet Johnson Primary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teach the child, not the program.
School Rankings
Harriet Johnson Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Johnson Primary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
24%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1375 out of 1,921 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School?
268 students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harriet Johnson Primary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harriet Johnson Primary School part of?
Harriet Johnson Primary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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