Below Average
#1638 of 2,006 schools in AZ
La Paloma Academy-south
Elementary School · Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) · Tucson, AZ
An Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) charter elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6400 E GRANT RD STE 120, Tucson, AZ 85715
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at La Paloma Academy-south score 8% 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 9 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where La Paloma Academy-south 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$82,651
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Mission Manor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Southgate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Drexel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 495 | 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.
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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-south is listed in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Paloma Academy-south
La Paloma Academy-south is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947), serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,638 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Paloma Academy-south
What grades does La Paloma Academy-south serve?
La Paloma Academy-south serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Paloma Academy-south?
La Paloma Academy-south has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
How does La Paloma Academy-south rank in AZ?
La Paloma Academy-south ranks #1,638 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is La Paloma Academy-south's MySchoolScout rating?
La Paloma Academy-south has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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-south?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Paloma Academy-south has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is La Paloma Academy-south a charter school?
Yes, La Paloma Academy-south 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-south a Title I school?
No, La Paloma Academy-south is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (520) 807-9668
- Area population (ZIP 85715)
- 19,526
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 85715; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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