Tolson Elementary School
- Tolson Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Tolson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Tolson Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Tolson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tolson Elementary School is 0.22, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #861 out of 1897 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| 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 and middle school to Tolson Elementary School is Cholla High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tia West (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Cholla High School Grades: 8-12 | 1892 students
0.7 miles
2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-6060 0.7 8-12 1892 - Tucson Tia West Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 111 students
0.8 miles
2700 W. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)792-3255 0.8 K-12 111 - Tucson Tucson International Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 103 students
0.8 miles
2700 W. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)792-3255 0.8 K-12 103 - Tucson Morgan Maxwell School Grades: PK-8 | 452 students
1.1 miles
2802 W. Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520)225-2000 1.1 PK-8 452 - Tucson Henry Hank Oyama Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
1.4 miles
2700 S. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-6060 1.4 PK-5 384
School Reviews
| 5 This school is a dream come true, the staff including principal are very intrested in your childs advancement and learning success.The OMA program is a creative and expressive form of challenging way to motivate students. The school is old but very well taken care of, and the school is clean and a friendly enviroment. Level of parent involvement is great, parents and students are very involved in their own future. - Posted by Parent - soray |
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