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Tanque Verde Elementary School

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Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks 108 th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Tanque Verde Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 625 students in grades PK-6 in the Tanque Verde Unified District in Tucson, Arizona. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools, maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Tanque Verde Elementary excels academically, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 54% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36% statewide and 60% district-wide. In math, 73% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 42% statewide and 73% district-wide. The school also ranks in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools for Hispanic students and the top 5% for Special Education students, indicating a strong focus on equity and inclusion.

Interestingly, Tanque Verde Elementary is located near several high-performing Academy of Tucson and Hermosa Montessori Charter schools, suggesting a competitive local education market that may contribute to the overall quality of schools in the area. When compared to other nearby Tucson Unified District schools, Tanque Verde Elementary significantly outperforms them across various academic metrics, highlighting the strong performance of the Tanque Verde Unified District as a whole.

582

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,154

Per pupil spending ?

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749-8194

(520) 749-4244

District: Tanque Verde Unified District

Students who attend Tanque Verde Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Emily Gray Junior High School
High:	Tanque Verde High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Hispanic:

21.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (65% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Arizona elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg63%

Arizona avg38%

108^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Tanque Verde Unified District

55^th of 289Tanque Verde 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
2025	86.0	108 of 909	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	99 of 912	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.5	90 of 1245	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	82.8	134 of 1000	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	236 of 1226	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	239 of 1039	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	201 of 1109	81.9%	★★★★☆
2017	77.9	238 of 1106	78.5%	★★★★☆
2016	87.7	120 of 1079	88.9%	★★★★☆
2015	87.7	94 of 955	90.2%	★★★★★
2014	90.5	63 of 1079	94.2%	★★★★★
2013	88.3	66 of 1158	94.3%	★★★★★
2012	87.5	66 of 1141	94.2%	★★★★★
2011	90.4	56 of 1075	94.8%	★★★★★
2010	91.2	45 of 1090	95.9%	★★★★★
2009	90.3	42 of 1062	96.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	58.1	228 of 895	74.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	59 of 589	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	82.5	68 of 602	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	91.3	73 of 1219	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	83 of 824	89.9%	★★★★★
2021	80.6	221 of 1219	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	229 of 862	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	235 of 1023	77.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	19 of 496	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	29 of 486	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.2	125 of 1170	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	77 of 716	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.8	359 of 1198	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	138 of 709	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	133 of 911	85.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	75.8	172 of 1116	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	52 of 618	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	45.8	424 of 820	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	186 of 626	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	147 of 628	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	88.1	122 of 1216	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	71.1	197 of 830	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	235 of 1220	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	222 of 850	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	81.2	191 of 1032	81.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	40.8	103 of 145	29.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	42.7	385 of 617	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	282 of 444	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.4	222 of 1027	78.4%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	46.4	242 of 654	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	79.6	82 of 820	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	53.7	81 of 145	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.0	137 of 1201	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	77 of 417	81.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	63.8	148 of 465	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	130 of 486	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	81 of 1024	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	76.9	106 of 800	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	220 of 1161	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.7	245 of 595	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.7	200 of 720	72.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2023)90th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)85th percentile-8 vs school

African American (2021)75th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile-18 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-20 vs school

Native American (2021)63rd percentile-18 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)38th percentile-55 vs school

Military Connected (2023)29th percentile-64 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics68%+32 vs state

English Language Arts64%+24 vs state

Science50%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Wonderful school!! We have been in this school for three years now. We are open enrollment and live pretty far away but it is worth the drive! My daughter loves the staff and her peers. The staff are very friendly and welcomed use with open arms. We are so glad to be part of the Tanque Verde family. Our son will be starting this fall and we can't wait!! Thank you Tanque Verde staff for just being you!! 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 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th 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
Tanque Verde Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2600 N Fennimore Ave	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tanque Verde Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 749-4244	582	35	16.7		411 (70.6%)	1 (0.2%)	127 (21.8%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.6%)	4 (0.7%)	21 (3.6%)	86	108^th of 909 public elementary schools	88.1%		87.1	99^th of 912 public elementary schools	89.1%	9	54.0	71.0	62.0	70.0			73.0	82.0	59.0	60.0			50.0		$9,154	$783	$789	$2,356	$6,788	$793	$7,582
Hermosa Montessori Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	12051 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Hermosa Montessori Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 749-5518	230	18	12.7		148 (64.3%)	4 (1.7%)	57 (24.8%)	16 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	88.9	76^th of 909 public elementary schools	91.6%		92.8	52^nd of 912 public elementary schools	94.3%	24	71.0		65.0	80.0			75.0	75.0	52.0	54.0			65.0			$00			$00
Agua Caliente School	Public	PK, KG-6	11420 E Limberlost Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tanque Verde Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 749-2235	449	30	14.9		333 (74.2%)	3 (0.7%)	88 (19.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	83.2	132^nd of 909 public elementary schools	85.5%		83.5	139^th of 912 public elementary schools	84.8%	7	68.0	75.0	54.0	65.0			74.0	69.0	50.0	53.0			52.0		$10,214	$994	$816	$2,804	$7,755	$648	$8,404
Soleng Tom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11141 East Camino Quince	Tucson	85748	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 731-5400	306	20	15.2		123 (40.2%)	3 (1.0%)	150 (49.0%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	19 (6.2%)	43.6	447^th of 909 public elementary schools	50.8%		34.4	531^st of 912 public elementary schools	41.8%	84	42.0	38.0	49.0				43.0	30.0	38.0				40.0			$00			$00
Tucson Country Day School	Public, Charter	K-8	9239 E Wrightstown Rd	Tucson	85715	Pima County	Tucson Country Day School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 296-0883	512	39	13.1		316 (61.7%)	16 (3.1%)	157 (30.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	34.3	520^th of 909 public elementary schools	42.8%		49.3	412^th of 912 public elementary schools	54.8%	108	34.0	58.0	35.0	33.0	42.0	36.0	29.0	38.0	27.0		21.0	17.0	31.0	25.0		$00			$00
Academy of Tucson Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	9209 E Wrightstown Rd	Tucson	85715	Pima County	Academy of Tucson Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 886-6076	140	15	9.3		62 (44.3%)	7 (5.0%)	53 (37.9%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	11 (7.9%)	60.5	317^th of 909 public elementary schools	65.1%		79.8	165^th of 912 public elementary schools	81.9%	152			60.0				47.0		41.0				43.0			$00			$00
Collier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3900 N Bear Canyon Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 584-4800	132	11	11.6		60 (45.5%)	7 (5.3%)	53 (40.2%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Anna Henry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	650 N Igo Way	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-4700	275	22	12.7		93 (33.8%)	28 (10.2%)	119 (43.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.6%)	21 (7.6%)	35	514^th of 909 public elementary schools	43.5%					(n/a)		37.0	36.0					32.0	39.0				37.0			$00			$00
Dunham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9850 E 29th St	Tucson	85748	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-4200	142	12	12.0		37 (26.1%)	15 (10.6%)	74 (52.1%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)		54.0														$00			$00
Gale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	678 S Gollob Rd	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-4500	332	24	13.6		136 (41.0%)	11 (3.3%)	150 (45.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	30 (9.0%)	53.1	360^th of 909 public elementary schools	60.4%		57.1	350^th of 912 public elementary schools	61.6%	10	24.0	52.0	53.0	54.0			31.0	41.0	46.0	50.0			47.0			$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Tanque Verde Elementary School

What district is Tanque Verde Elementary School in?

Tanque Verde Unified District

How many students attend Tanque Verde Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 582 students attended Tanque Verde Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Tanque Verde Elementary School?

Students at Tanque Verde Elementary School are 71% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Is Tanque Verde Elementary School a good school?

Tanque Verde Elementary School ranks 108^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Tanque Verde Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tanque Verde Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emily Gray Junior High School
High : Tanque Verde High School

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