Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maldonado Amelia Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maldonado Amelia Elementary 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 Maldonado Amelia Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maldonado Amelia Elementary School's ranking?
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maldonado Amelia Elementary School?
257 students attend Maldonado Amelia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Maldonado Amelia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maldonado Amelia Elementary School?
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maldonado Amelia Elementary School offer ?
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maldonado Amelia Elementary School part of?
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Maldonado Amelia Elementary School located?
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School is located in the Mission West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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