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%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tanque Verde Elementary School serves the southern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 57.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest zone edge located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tanque Verde Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring lifelong learners in an engaging, safe, and kind community.
School Rankings
Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanque Verde Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanque Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Tanque Verde Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tanque Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Tanque Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agua Caliente School, Senita Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School?
582 students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tanque Verde Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanque Verde Elementary School?
Tanque Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanque Verde Elementary School offer ?
Tanque Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanque Verde Elementary School part of?
Tanque Verde Elementary School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).
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