Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L M Prince 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L M Prince School serves the southern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
L M Prince School's student population of 379 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
L M Prince 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 L M Prince School is 0.62, 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
#1494 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
58%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.7%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L M Prince School's ranking?
L M Prince School is ranked #1494 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are L M Prince School often compared to?
L M Prince Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Robert Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend L M Prince School?
379 students attend L M Prince School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of L M Prince School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L M Prince School?
L M Prince School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does L M Prince School offer ?
L M Prince School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L M Prince School part of?
L M Prince School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is L M Prince School located?
L M Prince School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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