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#1028 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Carden of Tucson
Elementary School · Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858) · Tucson, AZ
A charter elementary school in Tucson, AZ where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5260 N ROYAL PALM DR, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Carden of Tucson score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Carden of Tucson 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Carden of Tucson is listed in Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carden of Tucson
Carden of Tucson is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Carden of Tucson Inc. (78858), serving approximately 65 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carden of Tucson
What grades does Carden of Tucson serve?
Carden of Tucson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carden of Tucson?
Carden of Tucson has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
How does Carden of Tucson rank in AZ?
Carden of Tucson ranks #1,028 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Carden of Tucson's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden of Tucson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Carden of Tucson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carden of Tucson has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carden of Tucson a charter school?
Yes, Carden of Tucson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carden of Tucson a Title I school?
No, Carden of Tucson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (520) 293-6661
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 85705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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