Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School serves 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (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 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to 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
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School's student population of 751 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 751 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #1124 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 90 students
0.7 miles
201 N. Bingham
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928)627-9648 0.7 9-12 90 - Somerton Desert Sonora Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
0.8 miles
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928)341-6000 0.8 PK-5 416 - Somerton Valle Del Encanto Learning Center Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
0.9 miles
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928)341-6000 0.9 PK-5 396 - Somerton Somerton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 993 students
1.1 miles
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928)341-6000 1.1 6-8 993 - Somerton Orange Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
3.0 miles
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928)341-6000 3.0 PK-5 393
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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