Soleng Tom Elementary School
Tel:
(520) 225-6060
Soleng Tom Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Soleng Tom Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Soleng Tom Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Soleng Tom Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Soleng Tom Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Soleng Tom Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #376 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Soleng Tom Elementary School is Academy Of Tucson High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gridley Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dunham Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Academy Of Tucson High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
0.5 miles
10720 East 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096 0.5 9-12 147 - Tucson Dunham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
1.3 miles
9850 E. 29th Street
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 225-6060 1.3 PK-5 236 - Tucson Gridley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 787 students
1.5 miles
350 S. Harrison
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 225-6060 1.5 6-8 787 - Tucson Gale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
1.8 miles
678 South Gollob Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500 1.8 PK-5 373 - Tucson Anna Henry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
2.1 miles
650 North Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700 2.1 PK-5 387
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