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Agua Caliente School vs. Fruchthendler Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Agua Caliente School
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Fruchthendler Elementary School
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Agua Caliente School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Agua Caliente School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
428 students
327 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Agua Caliente School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fruchthendler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Agua Caliente School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fruchthendler Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Agua Caliente School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fruchthendler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fruchthendler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#195 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#40 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Agua Caliente School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fruchthendler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)
75-79%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agua Caliente School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fruchthendler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agua Caliente School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fruchthendler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Agua Caliente School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fruchthendler Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
45
38
Grade 1 Students
54
51
Grade 2 Students
55
54
Grade 3 Students
65
58
Grade 4 Students
68
64
Grade 5 Students
63
61
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Agua Caliente School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fruchthendler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Agua Caliente School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fruchthendler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Agua Caliente School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fruchthendler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Agua Caliente School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fruchthendler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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