Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Menlo Park 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
230 students attend Menlo Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Menlo Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Menlo Park Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Menlo Park Elementary School part of?
Menlo Park Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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