Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Soleng Tom 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 30-34% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soleng Tom Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soleng Tom 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 Soleng Tom Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Soleng Tom Elementary School's ranking?
Soleng Tom Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Soleng Tom Elementary School often compared to?
Soleng Tom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Soleng Tom Elementary School?
297 students attend Soleng Tom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Soleng Tom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soleng Tom Elementary School?
Soleng Tom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Soleng Tom Elementary School offer ?
Soleng Tom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Soleng Tom Elementary School part of?
Soleng Tom Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Soleng Tom Elementary School located?
Soleng Tom Elementary School is located in the Houghton neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Houghton.
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