Manzanita School

3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manzanita School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Manzanita School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
595 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Manzanita School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzanita School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#150 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manzanita School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manzanita School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manzanita School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manzanita School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Manzanita School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manzanita School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manzanita School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
60%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manzanita School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Manzanita School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manzanita School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manzanita School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manzanita School's ranking?
Manzanita School is ranked #150 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manzanita School often compared to?
Manzanita Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manzanita School?
595 students attend Manzanita School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Manzanita School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanita School?
Manzanita School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manzanita School offer ?
Manzanita School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manzanita School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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