Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Clara 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Clara Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Santa Clara Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#1817 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Clara Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Clara Elementary School is ranked #1817 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Clara Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Clara Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet Johnson Primary School, Los Amigos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Clara Elementary School?
456 students attend Santa Clara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Santa Clara Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara Elementary School?
Santa Clara Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Clara Elementary School offer ?
Santa Clara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Clara Elementary School part of?
Santa Clara Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara Elementary School located?
Santa Clara Elementary School is located in the Elvira neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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