Manzanita School
Tel:
(520)209-7800
- Manzanita School serves 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (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 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Manzanita School's student population of 603 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Manzanita School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manzanita School is 0.51, 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 | #102 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 66% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Catalina Foothills Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Manzanita School is Catalina Foothills High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Orange Grove Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orange Grove Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 20 students
0.8 miles
3435 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-7650 0.8 PK 20 - Tucson Orange Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
0.9 miles
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-8200 0.9 6-8 655 - Tucson Catalina Foothills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1694 students
2.2 miles
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-8300 2.2 9-12 1694 - Tucson Sunrise Drive Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
3.2 miles
5301 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-7900 3.2 K-5 576 - Tucson Rio Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 481 students
3.4 miles
1351 E. Limberlost
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)696-5250 3.4 K-5 481
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