Very Good
#625 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 31% in state
Agua Caliente School
Elementary School · Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · Tucson, AZ
A Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11420 E LIMBERLOST RD, Tucson, AZ 85749
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Agua Caliente School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Agua Caliente School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,444
Median home value
$553,800
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Montessori CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Tanque Verde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Collier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian Schools Pk12Private · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Agua Caliente School is listed in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Agua Caliente School
Agua Caliente School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Agua Caliente School
What grades does Agua Caliente School serve?
Agua Caliente School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Agua Caliente School rank in AZ?
Agua Caliente School ranks #625 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Agua Caliente School's MySchoolScout rating?
Agua Caliente School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Agua Caliente School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Agua Caliente School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Agua Caliente School a charter school?
No, Agua Caliente School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Agua Caliente School a Title I school?
No, Agua Caliente School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (520) 749-2235
- Area population (ZIP 85749)
- 18,257
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 56.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85749; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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