The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
6%
Asian
(09-10)2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)58%
41%
Black
(09-10)16%
6%
White
(09-10)21%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Park Elementary School?
146 students attend Jefferson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jefferson Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jefferson Park Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Park Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Park Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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