La Paloma Academy-south

5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
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Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-8, La Paloma Academy-south 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

La Paloma Academy-south's student population of 472 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
472 students
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School Rankings

La Paloma Academy-south 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 La Paloma Academy-south is 0.13, 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
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State Level (AZ)
#1725 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
32%
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11%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
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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 La Paloma Academy-south's ranking?
La Paloma Academy-south is ranked #1725 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are La Paloma Academy-south often compared to?
La Paloma Academy-southis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Elementary School, Basis Oro Valley Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Paloma Academy-south?
472 students attend La Paloma Academy-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Paloma Academy-south students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does La Paloma Academy-south offer ?
La Paloma Academy-south offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is La Paloma Academy-south part of?

School Reviews

1   3/30/2020
Terrible, my child didn't learn anything, teachers come and go. Why? Rated F school.
- Posted by Parent - mom

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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