Menlo Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Menlo Park Elementary School served 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 55-59% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 65-69% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Menlo Park Elementary School is Nosotros Academy (0.2 miles away)
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