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Drachman Primary Magnet School vs. Lineweaver Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Drachman Primary Magnet School
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Lineweaver Elementary School
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Drachman Primary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Drachman Primary Magnet 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lineweaver Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
308 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drachman Primary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lineweaver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drachman Primary Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lineweaver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drachman Primary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lineweaver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drachman Primary Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lineweaver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1100 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#387 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drachman Primary Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lineweaver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
50%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drachman Primary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lineweaver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drachman Primary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lineweaver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Drachman Primary Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lineweaver Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
85
Grade 1 Students
38
80
Grade 2 Students
26
81
Grade 3 Students
38
84
Grade 4 Students
44
98
Grade 5 Students
42
98
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drachman Primary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lineweaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Drachman Primary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lineweaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drachman Primary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lineweaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drachman Primary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lineweaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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