Preschool Handicap Program in Tucson, AZ serves 134 pre–kindergarten students with a high percentage (approximately 88%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting a predominantly low–income student body.
The student population is primarily Hispanic (108 students), with smaller numbers of White (16), Black (7), and American Indian (3) students, showing demographic consistency in recent years.
Math proficiency is 15%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% but slightly higher than the district average of 13%; math scores have declined notably from above 50% proficiency in 2012–2014 to current levels below 20%.
Reading proficiency stands at 24%, which is lower than the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 15%, showing a decrease from above 70% proficiency recorded earlier in the decade.
Graduation rates at the school are reported at 90%, which exceeds both the state average of 77% and the Sunnyside Unified District average of 76%, indicating relatively strong student completion outcomes for this Tucson preschool handicap program.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
13 teachers
School Rankings
American Indian
2%
5%
Hispanic
81%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
12%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preschool Handicap Program?
134 students attend Preschool Handicap Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Preschool Handicap Program students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Preschool Handicap Program offer ?
Preschool Handicap Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Preschool Handicap Program part of?
Preschool Handicap Program is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
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