Summary:
L M Prince School is an elementary school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 466 students. The school faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (57.94%) and African American (16.74%), and over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, L M Prince School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 22% of 3rd graders, 13% of 4th graders, and 21% of 5th graders at L M Prince School were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the Amphitheater Unified District averages of 42%, 46%, and 39%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 24% of 3rd graders, 9% of 4th graders, and 11% of 5th graders at L M Prince School being proficient, compared to the district averages of 42%, 46%, and 37%.
The nearby schools, such as Helen Keeling Elementary, E C Nash School, Rio Vista Elementary, and Frances Owen Holaway Elementary, generally perform better academically than L M Prince School, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically diverse student population. Additionally, the nearby schools have a more diverse racial composition, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to L M Prince School.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Amphitheater Unified District
SchoolDigger Rank:
1109th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools
Students who attend L M Prince School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5
Number of students: 466
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
57.9%
African American:
16.7%
White:
13.1%
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American Indian:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Asian:
3.2%
Pacific Islander:
1.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%
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