Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ochoa 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ochoa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ochoa Elementary School's student population of 167 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ochoa Elementary 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 Ochoa Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1370 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ochoa Elementary School's ranking?
Ochoa Elementary School is ranked #1370 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ochoa Elementary School?
167 students attend Ochoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ochoa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ochoa Elementary School?
Ochoa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ochoa Elementary School offer ?
Ochoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ochoa Elementary School part of?
Ochoa Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ochoa Elementary School located?
Ochoa Elementary School is located in the Southern Heights neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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