Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L M Prince 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L M Prince School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
L M Prince School's student population of 466 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
L M Prince 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 L M Prince School is 0.62, 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
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
17%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L M Prince School's ranking?
L M Prince School is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are L M Prince School often compared to?
L M Prince Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Robert Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend L M Prince School?
466 students attend L M Prince School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of L M Prince School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L M Prince School?
L M Prince School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does L M Prince School offer ?
L M Prince School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is L M Prince School part of?
L M Prince School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is L M Prince School located?
L M Prince School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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