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Tanque Verde Elementary School vs. Senita Valley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Tanque Verde Elementary School
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Senita Valley Elementary School
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Tanque Verde Elementary School in Tucson, AZ, serves 625 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is slightly higher than the district average of 15:1.
Math proficiency at 70% is higher than both the state average of 34% and the district average of 60%, showing improvement from 43% in 2021 and ranking among the top 5% in Arizona.
Reading proficiency is 66%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and slightly above the district average of 64%, maintaining a steady level over recent years.
Science proficiency ranges from 35% to 39%, which is higher than the state average of 24% but below the district average of 36%, indicating moderate performance in science.
The school's overall ranking improved from #304 in 2021 to #120 in 2023, staying within the top 10% of public schools in Arizona; meanwhile, enrollment increased from 619 students in 2013 to 644 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 28%.
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Senita Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
625 students
710 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tanque Verde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Senita Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tanque Verde Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Senita Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tanque Verde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Senita Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tanque Verde Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#120 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#28 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tanque Verde Elementary 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in AZ)
83%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tanque Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tanque Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 1% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tanque Verde Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Senita Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
-
Kindergarten Students
62
104
Grade 1 Students
69
112
Grade 2 Students
75
133
Grade 3 Students
81
122
Grade 4 Students
83
123
Grade 5 Students
102
115
Grade 6 Students
106
-
Ungraded Students
4
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vail Unified District (4413) 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%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tanque Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tanque Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) 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
20%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tanque Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tanque Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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 Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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