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#1613 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Laguna Elementary School

Elementary School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Tucson, AZ

A Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5001 N SHANNON RD, Tucson, AZ 85705

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,617
Chronic Absenteeism49.8%

Students at Laguna Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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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The neighborhood

Where Laguna 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 30Car-Dependent
  • 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

$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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carden of TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–80.5 mi65Compare →
Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–121.0 mi700Compare →
Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–121.0 mi69Compare →
Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–61.2 mi439Compare →

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.

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 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

Laguna Elementary School is listed in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laguna Elementary School

Laguna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,613 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laguna Elementary School

What grades does Laguna Elementary School serve?

Laguna Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Laguna Elementary School?

Laguna Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laguna Elementary School rank in AZ?

Laguna Elementary School ranks #1,613 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Laguna Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laguna Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Laguna Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laguna Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laguna Elementary School a charter school?

No, Laguna Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laguna Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Laguna Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.8%
Area population (ZIP 85705)
54,853
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.6
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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