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Mission View Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Mission View Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tucson, Arizona, with a student population of 230 that is predominantly Hispanic (over 90%). 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.

Mission View's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 14% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to 22% in the district and 34% statewide. The school's performance on various student subgroups is also concerning, with Mission View ranking in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools for Special Education students and in the bottom 25% for Low Socioeconomic Status students. However, the school performed better in the English Language Learner subgroup, ranking in the top 40% of Arizona elementary schools in 2020-2021.

Mission View's academic performance and statewide ranking have steadily declined over the past decade, indicating a need for significant improvement efforts. While the school's performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Ochoa Elementary, which has similar or slightly lower proficiency rates, the school's relatively strong performance in the English Language Learner subgroup suggests that factors beyond just demographics and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's overall performance. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted improvement strategies will be crucial for Mission View to enhance the educational outcomes for its students.

232

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

94.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 S 8th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713-4728

(520) 225-2300

District: Tucson Unified District

Students who attend Mission View Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.5%

White:

3.4%

American Indian:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 53rd percentile in 2017 → 24th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (44% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 53rd-percentile peak (2017) to 24th (2023)

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

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school44%

District avg26%

Arizona avg36%

Not ranked this year

Mission View 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	23.1	940 of 1245	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.1	911 of 1226	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.3	682 of 1039	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.0	749 of 1109	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.9	516 of 1106	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	28.2	760 of 1079	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	43.4	473 of 955	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	30.7	780 of 1079	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	23.2	990 of 1158	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.0	991 of 1141	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.7	837 of 1075	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.6	775 of 1090	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	37.4	683 of 1062	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	45.9	190 of 451	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	269 of 975	72.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	14.4	1123 of 1219	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.2	1007 of 1219	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.6	515 of 1023	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	26.9	877 of 1170	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.4	804 of 1198	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	356 of 709	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.8	486 of 911	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.8	58 of 102	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	366 of 423	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	25.9	879 of 1116	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	33.2	764 of 1216	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.2	824 of 1220	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.1	753 of 1032	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.5	359 of 654	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	22.8	701 of 820	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.8	1150 of 1201	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2023)58th percentile+33 vs school

Native American (2021)45th percentile+19 vs school

Homeless (2023)43rd percentile+19 vs school

Male (2023)37th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2023)25th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)21st percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2023)15th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2023)8th percentile-17 vs school

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Schools Near Mission View Elementary School

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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	Total
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)
Ochoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 W 25th St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-2400	187	14	13.4		3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	173 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)			50.0						64.0
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
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)
Drachman Primary Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	1085 S 10th Ave	Tucson	85701	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1500	335	25	13.1		73 (21.8%)	19 (5.7%)	214 (63.9%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	36.8	493^rd of 909 public elementary schools	45.8%					(n/a)		43.0	37.0						35.0				33.0
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
C E Rose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	710 W Michigan St	Tucson	85714	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 908-4400	766	42	18.4		12 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	723 (94.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	14.2	802^nd of 909 public elementary schools	11.8%		17.6	746^th of 912 public elementary schools	18.2%	56	16.0	30.0	20.0	37.0	36.0	30.0	14.0	24.0	13.0	25.0	17.0	18.0	15.0	18.0
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
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	440 S Main Ave	Tucson	85701	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1200	305	19	15.8		48 (15.7%)	13 (4.3%)	221 (72.5%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	86.5	103^rd of 909 public elementary schools	88.7%		82	148^th of 912 public elementary schools	83.8%	45	64.0	68.0	58.0				65.0	82.0	74.0				49.0
Lynn Urquides	Public	PK, KG-6	1573 W Ajo Way	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 908-4000	419	34	12.4		10 (2.4%)	9 (2.1%)	377 (90.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)			28.0						28.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission View Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mission View Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mission View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Mission View Elementary School?

Students at Mission View Elementary School are 91% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Mission View Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Mission View Elementary School.

What district is Mission View Elementary School in?

Tucson Unified District

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