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#1263 of 2,006 schools in AZ
La Paloma Academy (lakeside)
Elementary School · Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) · Tucson, AZ
An Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8140 E GOLF LINKS RD, Tucson, AZ 85730
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at La Paloma Academy (lakeside) score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 La Paloma Academy (lakeside) 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$60,849
Median home value
$218,500
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Online Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Dietz K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 480 | 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.
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $4,999NCES 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.
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) is listed in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Paloma Academy (lakeside)
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947), serving approximately 866 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Paloma Academy (lakeside)
What grades does La Paloma Academy (lakeside) serve?
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Paloma Academy (lakeside)?
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) has an enrollment of approximately 866 students.
How does La Paloma Academy (lakeside) rank in AZ?
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) ranks #1,263 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is La Paloma Academy (lakeside)'s MySchoolScout rating?
La Paloma Academy (lakeside) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 La Paloma Academy (lakeside)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Paloma Academy (lakeside) has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Paloma Academy (lakeside) a charter school?
Yes, La Paloma Academy (lakeside) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Paloma Academy (lakeside) a Title I school?
No, La Paloma Academy (lakeside) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 866
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (520) 733-7373
- Area population (ZIP 85730)
- 39,065
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 85730; 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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