Serving 87 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tia East 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tia East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tia East's student population of 87 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tia East 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 Tia East is 0.54, 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
#1616 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tia East's ranking?
Tia East is ranked #1616 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tia East?
The graduation rate of Tia East is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tia East?
87 students attend Tia East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tia East students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tia East offer ?
Tia East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tia East part of?
Tia East is part of Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District.
In what neighborhood is Tia East located?
Tia East is located in the Carriage Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Carriage Park.
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