Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ochoa Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ochoa Elementary School serves the southwest part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ochoa Elementary School's student population of 187 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ochoa Elementary School 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 Ochoa Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1314 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ochoa Elementary School's ranking?
Ochoa Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ochoa Elementary School?
187 students attend Ochoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ochoa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ochoa Elementary School?
Ochoa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ochoa Elementary School offer ?
Ochoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ochoa Elementary School part of?
Ochoa Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Ochoa Elementary School located?
Ochoa Elementary School is located in the Southern Heights neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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