Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harriet Johnson Primary 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harriet Johnson Primary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harriet Johnson Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Johnson Primary School is 0.51, 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
#1514 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
23%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harriet Johnson Primary School's ranking?
Harriet Johnson Primary School is ranked #1514 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Harriet Johnson Primary School often compared to?
Harriet Johnson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Clara Elementary School, Los Amigos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School?
269 students attend Harriet Johnson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harriet Johnson Primary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Johnson Primary School?
Harriet Johnson Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harriet Johnson Primary School offer ?
Harriet Johnson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Harriet Johnson Primary School part of?
Harriet Johnson Primary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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