Serving 40 students in grades 6-8, Tucson Collegiate Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paragon Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tucson Collegiate Prep?
40 students attend Tucson Collegiate Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tucson Collegiate Prep students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tucson Collegiate Prep offer ?
Tucson Collegiate Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tucson Collegiate Prep part of?
Tucson Collegiate Prep is part of Paragon Preparatory Academy School District.
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