Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Miles-exploratory Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miles-exploratory Learning Center's student population of 285 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miles-exploratory Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miles-exploratory Learning Center is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
61%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
25%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miles-exploratory Learning Center's ranking?
Miles-exploratory Learning Center is ranked #1100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Miles-exploratory Learning Center often compared to?
Miles-exploratory Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sam Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Miles-exploratory Learning Center?
285 students attend Miles-exploratory Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Miles-exploratory Learning Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miles-exploratory Learning Center?
Miles-exploratory Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miles-exploratory Learning Center offer ?
Miles-exploratory Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miles-exploratory Learning Center part of?
Miles-exploratory Learning Center is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Miles-exploratory Learning Center located?
Miles-exploratory Learning Center is located in the Miles neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Sadly, this school put my child with special needs in danger and then abandoned her. The problem at Miles wasn't the teachers, the problem is poor resources and ineffective and inflexible administration. The district will try to get out of paying anything they can for students with special needs. They had the data from the school showing she clearly needed aide support but they still would not provide it due to the cost. My 5-year-old got away from her teacher who was in charge of a whole class and ran into a busy street. Then when school went to online only in March 2020 and my child could not learn that way, admin just gave up on her. They would not bring her in for tutoring or any services, even though her special ed teacher recognized that she could not learn online and wanted to teach her in person, admin refused. The school has remained shuttered for an entire year now. I feel terribly for any students stuck in TUSD who needed in person education and have lost out on so much.
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