Santa Clara Elementary School
Tel:
(520)545-2000
- Santa Clara Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Santa Clara Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Santa Clara Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Santa Clara Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1605 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyside Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Santa Clara Elementary School is Southgate Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy Del Sol - Hope (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Academy Del Sol - Hope (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Academy Del Sol - Hope Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 531 students
0.2 miles
7102 W. Valley Crest Pl
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520)325-2800 0.2 K-8 531 - Tucson Elvira Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 644 students
0.6 miles
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520)545-2000 0.6 K-6 644 - Tucson Math And Science Success Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 470 students
0.6 miles
434 W. Lerdo Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520)751-2783 0.6 K-8 470 - Tucson Southgate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 680 students
0.6 miles
850 W. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520)741-7900 0.6 K-12 680 - Tucson Challenger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 782 students
0.9 miles
100 East Elvira Road
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520)545-2000 0.9 6-8 782
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