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Agua Caliente School

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Agua Caliente School ranks 132 nd of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Agua Caliente School is an elementary school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 428. It is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District, which is ranked 55 out of 289 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Agua Caliente School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

Agua Caliente School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various standardized test scores, including AASA English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as AzSCI Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Agua Caliente School's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 75%, compared to the district's 73% and the state's 46%. The school also ranks highly in the state for different student subgroups, such as Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial students, as well as for students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Agua Caliente School has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,365 to $10,214 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 14.3 to 15.8 students per teacher.

While Agua Caliente School outperforms the state and district averages, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Tanque Verde Elementary and Fruchthendler Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in certain grade levels and subject areas. The school's consistent high ratings and strong metrics suggest a focus on providing a quality education for all students, which could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

449

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,214

Per pupil spending ?

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749-8103

(520) 749-2235

District: Tanque Verde Unified District

Students who attend Agua Caliente School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.2%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (62% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% 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 school62%

District avg63%

Arizona avg38%

132^nd of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	83.2	132 of 909	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	139 of 912	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	154 of 1245	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	129 of 1000	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	239 of 1226	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	318 of 1039	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.9	324 of 1109	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	86.2	145 of 1106	86.9%	★★★★☆
2016	86.7	135 of 1079	87.5%	★★★★☆
2015	83.4	142 of 955	85.1%	★★★★☆
2014	87.4	105 of 1079	90.3%	★★★★★
2013	88.9	59 of 1158	94.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.5	35 of 1141	96.9%	★★★★★
2011	90.6	54 of 1075	95.0%	★★★★★
2010	91.5	42 of 1090	96.1%	★★★★★
2009	89.9	46 of 1062	95.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	68.4	156 of 589	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	155 of 602	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	165 of 1219	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.2	131 of 824	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	272 of 1219	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	56.7	355 of 862	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	393 of 1023	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	86.3	98 of 1170	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	57.3	417 of 1198	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	406 of 911	55.4%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	65.4	43 of 423	89.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	58.2	376 of 1116	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.6	118 of 618	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	50.8	372 of 820	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	119 of 626	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	116 of 628	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.3	151 of 1216	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	150 of 830	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	210 of 1220	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	267 of 850	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.6	247 of 1032	76.1%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	30.0	92 of 101	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	66.3	129 of 617	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	14 of 1027	98.6%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	91.6	3 of 171	98.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	59.9	231 of 820	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	59.0	75 of 145	48.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	397 of 1201	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.5	82 of 417	80.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	165 of 465	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.9	161 of 486	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.7	204 of 1024	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	142 of 800	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	267 of 1161	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	43.1	362 of 595	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.7	370 of 720	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Pacific Islander (2021)98th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2023)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Homeless (2021)90th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)81st percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)79th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)74th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2023)72nd percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)66th percentile-21 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile-21 vs school

Military Connected (2022)9th percentile-78 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+25 vs state

Mathematics62%+24 vs state

Science52%+18 vs state

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bloom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8310 E Pima St	Tucson	85715	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-3700	336	32	10.3		92 (27.4%)	31 (9.2%)	172 (51.2%)	10 (3.0%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.4%)	21.3	686^th of 909 public elementary schools	24.5%					(n/a)	29.0	27.0	24.0				34.0	32.0								$00			$00
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
Canyon View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd	Tucson	85750	Pima County	Catalina Foothills Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 209-7700	394	27	14.8		225 (57.1%)	14 (3.6%)	99 (25.1%)	14 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (9.6%)	78.7	169^th of 909 public elementary schools	81.4%		88.4	89^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.2%	80	58.0	64.0	56.0				53.0	58.0	57.0				65.0		$9,521	$292	$571	$1,155	$6,936	$1,721	$8,657

Frequently Asked Questions about Agua Caliente School

What is the racial makeup of Agua Caliente School?

Students at Agua Caliente School are 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Agua Caliente School attend?

Students who attend Agua Caliente School usually go on to attend:

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

Is Agua Caliente School a good school?

Agua Caliente School ranks 132^nd of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Agua Caliente School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 449 students attended Agua Caliente School.

What district is Agua Caliente School in?

Tanque Verde Unified District

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