Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schumaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Schumaker Elementary School?
319 students attend Schumaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Schumaker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schumaker Elementary School?
Schumaker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Schumaker Elementary School offer ?
Schumaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Schumaker Elementary School part of?
Schumaker Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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