Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School serves 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 779 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is 0.04, 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 | #812 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerton Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Desert Sonora Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Somerton Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
0.7 miles
201 N. Bingham
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 627-9648 0.7 9-12 89 - Somerton Desert Sonora Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
0.8 miles
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000 0.8 PK-5 419 - Somerton Valle Del Encanto Learning Center Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.9 miles
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000 0.9 PK-5 435 - Somerton Somerton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 995 students
1.1 miles
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000 1.1 6-8 995 - Somerton Orange Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
3.0 miles
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000 3.0 PK-5 415
School Reviews
| 5 My Children have learned so much and I can honestly say that they have really taken to heart the 3-R's. I am very blessesd to be a part of this great school and this group of Fantastic Educators. Thank You for all you do - Posted by Parent - ms.su |
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