Tanque Verde Elementary School in Tucson, AZ, serves 625 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 6 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, which is slightly higher than the district average of 15:1.
Math proficiency at 70% is higher than both the state average of 34% and the district average of 60%, showing improvement from 43% in 2021 and ranking among the top 5% in Arizona.
Reading proficiency is 66%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and slightly above the district average of 64%, maintaining a steady level over recent years.
Science proficiency ranges from 35% to 39%, which is higher than the state average of 24% but below the district average of 36%, indicating moderate performance in science.
The school's overall ranking improved from #304 in 2021 to #120 in 2023, staying within the top 10% of public schools in Arizona; meanwhile, enrollment increased from 619 students in 2013 to 644 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Tanque Verde Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring lifelong learners in an engaging, safe, and kind community.
Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanque Verde Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#120 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Tanque Verde Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tanque Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Tanque Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agua Caliente School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School?
625 students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tanque Verde Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanque Verde Elementary School?
Tanque Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanque Verde Elementary School offer ?
Tanque Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanque Verde Elementary School part of?
Tanque Verde Elementary School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).
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