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Cavett Elementary School

Q: How many students attend Cavett Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Cavett Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Cavett Elementary School?

Students at Cavett Elementary School are 85% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Cavett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cavett Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Utterback Middle School High : Catalina High School High : University High School Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Cavett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 173 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 373 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cavett Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 80%) compared to the state and district averages, and a very high percentage of students (over 80%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, Cavett Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending ($11,077 to $13,246) compared to nearby schools like Van Buskirk Elementary School, Borton Primary Magnet School, and Robison Elementary School.

The combination of low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a predominantly Hispanic student population suggests that Cavett Elementary may face significant challenges in terms of access to resources, teacher quality, and other factors that can impact student learning. While the nearby schools also serve high-need populations, Cavett Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower overall rankings. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on equity and access to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

227

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

80.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713-5111

(520) 225-1300

District: Tucson Unified District

Students who attend Cavett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Utterback Middle School
High:	Catalina High School
	University High School
Alternative:	Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.6%

African American:

5.3%

White:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 9th percentile in 2011 → 1st in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg28%

Arizona avg38%

Not ranked this year

Cavett Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

208^th of 289Tucson Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	8.4	1232 of 1245	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.8	973 of 1226	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.8	740 of 1039	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.4	1072 of 1109	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.3	997 of 1106	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	21.9	858 of 1079	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.4	1013 of 1079	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	16.5	1078 of 1158	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	18.9	1041 of 1141	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	14.4	980 of 1075	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	19.9	950 of 1090	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	26.1	844 of 1062	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	30.4	692 of 895	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.9	826 of 975	15.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	8.6	1208 of 1219	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.5	1154 of 1219	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.8	967 of 1023	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	8.7	1169 of 1170	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	48.4	374 of 716	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.3	900 of 1198	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.0	434 of 709	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	14.5	862 of 911	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	31.7	366 of 423	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	10.6	1105 of 1116	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	16.0	1090 of 1216	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.1	766 of 1220	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	9.5	997 of 1032	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	21.9	1195 of 1201	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	22.1	858 of 1024	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.7	683 of 800	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.8	1103 of 1161	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)23rd percentile~ school

White (2023)16th percentile+15 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)15th percentile-5 vs school

Homeless (2021)13th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2023)10th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)1st percentile~ school

Female (2023)1st percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)<1st percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2023)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics40%+3 vs state

English Language Arts33%-5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Teachers at Cavett really care about their students really learning. One of their finest teacher in Cavett is Mrs. Mills. My son had this teacher for 3 years and she challenge him to do his best and he did. Parents and teachers need to be more involved in the education of our children for them succeed. The school is not what makes the student achieve, it's the teachers and parents working together for them to succeed. It makes me sad that a school is know by a Amis test and not by how the teachers are working so hard for their students to learn. You have to be at this school and see how teachers are involve with their students and how hard they are trying for them to learn. Children always need to be challenge and you be suprise how far they will go. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)		AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cavett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2120 E Naco Vis	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1300	227	19	12.0		11 (4.8%)	12 (5.3%)	192 (84.6%)	3 (1.3%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)			33.0			40.0			$00			$00
Pueblo Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2210 E 33rd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-2700	353	27	13.1		15 (4.2%)	20 (5.7%)	304 (86.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)									$00			$00
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 E 33rd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1600	186	17	10.7		11 (5.9%)	31 (16.7%)	121 (65.1%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)								(n/a)									$00			$00
Van Buskirk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 E Fair St	Tucson	85714	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-3700	287	25	11.6		10 (3.5%)	4 (1.4%)	268 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	24.9	625^th of 909 public elementary schools	31.2%		31.7	561^st of 912 public elementary schools	38.5%	64	34.0	23.0	30.0			33.0			$00			$00
Borton Primary Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E 22nd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1000	268	30	8.8		59 (22.0%)	9 (3.4%)	180 (67.2%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	34.1	522^nd of 909 public elementary schools	42.6%		46.8	428^th of 912 public elementary schools	53.1%	94		25.0	39.0			37.0	37.0		$00			$00
Robison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2745 E 18th St	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-7800	247	20	12.5		36 (14.6%)	11 (4.5%)	182 (73.7%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)									$00			$00
Mission View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 S 8th Ave	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-2300	232	23	10.1		8 (3.4%)	4 (1.7%)	210 (90.5%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)									$00			$00
Hollinger K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	150 W Ajo Way	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1700	542	35	15.5		21 (3.9%)	8 (1.5%)	502 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17	748^th of 909 public elementary schools	17.7%		14.1	798^th of 912 public elementary schools	12.5%	50	26.0	30.0	22.0	13.0	27.0	25.0	23.0		$00			$00
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1844 S Alvernon Way	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Griffin Foundation Inc. The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 790-8400	61	6	10.1		5 (8.2%)	3 (4.9%)	49 (80.3%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)								$12,052	$1,623	$334	$3,579	$6,331	$3,764	$10,096
Highland Free School	Public, Charter	K-6	510 S Highland Ave	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Highland Free School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 623-0104	31	3	10.3		11 (35.5%)	4 (12.9%)	12 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)									$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cavett Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Cavett Elementary School?

Students at Cavett Elementary School are 85% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cavett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cavett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Utterback Middle School
High : Catalina High School
High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

How many students attend Cavett Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Cavett Elementary School.

What district is Cavett Elementary School in?

Tucson Unified District

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