Howell Peter Elementary School
Tel:
(520)225-6060
- Howell Peter Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Howell Peter Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Howell Peter Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 308 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howell Peter Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howell Peter Elementary School is 0.60, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1202 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howell Peter Elementary School is Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Basis Tucson Primary (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Basis Tucson Primary (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 78 students
0.4 miles
924 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520)791-2711 0.4 9-12 78 - Tucson Basis Tucson Primary Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 804 students
0.5 miles
3825 E. 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)326-6367 0.5 K-12 804 - Tucson Desert Springs Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 73 students
0.5 miles
10129 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520)321-1709 0.5 K-5 73 - Tucson Academy Del Sol Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 99 students
0.7 miles
732 W. Roger Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520)325-2800 0.7 K-8 99 - Tucson Lineweaver Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
1.0 miles
461 South Bryant
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520)225-6060 1.0 PK-5 555
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