Manzanita School
Tel:
(520)209-7800
- Manzanita School serves 592 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.
- Manzanita School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Manzanita School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Manzanita School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Manzanita School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manzanita School is 0.54, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #137 out of 1897 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 64% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Catalina Foothills Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 128 students
0.8 miles
3435 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-7650 0.8 PK 128 - Tucson Orange Grove Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 675 students
0.9 miles
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-8200 0.9 6-8 675 - Tucson Catalina Foothills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1703 students
2.2 miles
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-8300 2.2 9-12 1703 - Tucson Edge High School - Northwest Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 54 students
2.8 miles
231 W. Giaconda Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)881-1389 2.8 9-12 54 - Tucson Sunrise Drive Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
3.2 miles
5301 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-7900 3.2 K-5 572
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