Very Good
#535 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 27% in state
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Tucson, AZ
A Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 W WETMORE RD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centennial Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Centennial Elementary 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Carden of TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Laguna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Lulu Walker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 388 | 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.
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centennial Elementary School is listed in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centennial Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centennial Elementary School
What grades does Centennial Elementary School serve?
Centennial Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centennial Elementary School rank in AZ?
Centennial Elementary School ranks #535 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Centennial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centennial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Centennial Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Centennial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Centennial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centennial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Centennial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (520) 696-8200
- 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.
- 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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