Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corbett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Corbett Elementary School?
406 students attend Corbett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Corbett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corbett Elementary School?
Corbett Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Corbett Elementary School offer ?
Corbett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Corbett Elementary School part of?
Corbett Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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