Lulu Walker School
Tel:
(520)696-5000
- Lulu Walker School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Lulu Walker School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lulu Walker School's student population of 487 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lulu Walker School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lulu Walker 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 | #564 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amphitheater Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lulu Walker School is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Cima Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Cima Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson La Cima Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 449 students
0.8 miles
5600 N. La Canada
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)696-5000 0.8 6-8 449 - Tucson Flowing Wells Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 798 students
1.0 miles
4545 N. Lacholla
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520)696-8801 1.0 7-8 798 - Tucson Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 696 students
1.0 miles
2325 W. Sunset Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520)665-3400 1.0 K-12 696 - Tucson Centennial Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 501 students
1.1 miles
2200 W Wetmore
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520)696-8801 1.1 K-6 501 - Tucson Homer Davis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 489 students
1.2 miles
4250 N Romero Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520)696-8801 1.2 K-6 489
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