Jefferson Park Elementary School (Closed 2011)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students (09-10) | 146 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (14-15) | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 35-39% | 60% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 55-59% | 74% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
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| American Indian (09-10) | 3% | 6% |
| Asian (09-10) | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic (09-10) | 58% | 41% |
| Black (09-10) | 16% | 6% |
| White (09-10) | 21% | 44% |
| Hawaiian (09-10) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (09-10) | n/a | n/a |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10) | 52% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Park Elementary School is Saca Online (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cragin Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Saca Online Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
0.7 miles
2470 N. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6115 0.7 9-12 17 - Tucson Southern Arizona Community High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.7 miles
2470 North Tucson Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113 0.7 9-12 145 - Tucson Cragin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
1.1 miles
2945 N. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060 1.1 PK-5 316 - Tucson Edge High School - Himmel Park Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 154 students
1.1 miles
2555 East First Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389 1.1 9-12 154 - Tucson Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
1.1 miles
1000 E Wilcox Dr
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 222-8253 1.1 K-8 456
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