Lulu Walker School
Lulu Walker School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lulu Walker School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lulu Walker School's student population of 451 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
Lulu Walker School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #503 out of 2120 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amphitheater Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is La Cima Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson La Cima Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
0.8 miles
5600 N. La Canada
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000 0.8 6-8 481 - Tucson Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 190 students
0.9 miles
4605 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909 0.9 PK 190 - Tucson Flowing Wells Junior High School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 816 students10
1.0 miles
4545 N. Lacholla
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8801 1 7-8 816 - Tucson Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 664 students10
1.0 miles
2325 W. Sunset Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400 1 K-12 664 - Tucson Centennial Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 489 students10
1.1 miles
2200 W Wetmore
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8801 1.1 K-6 489
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