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Below Average

#1590 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Mccorkle Pk-8

Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ

A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4455 S MISSION RD, Tucson, AZ 85746

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism59%

Students at Mccorkle Pk-8 score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
35%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mccorkle Pk-8 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$68,506

Median home value

$225,200

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85746; 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
Lynn UrquidesEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.5 mi387Compare →
C E Rose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–81.3 mi759Compare →
Henry Hank OyamaEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.5 mi339Compare →
St John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–81.5 mi375Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tucson Unified District (4403)

Schools in district
90
Rank in district
#68 of 86
District spending per student
$13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mccorkle Pk-8 is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccorkle Pk-8

Mccorkle Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 1,062 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccorkle Pk-8

What grades does Mccorkle Pk-8 serve?

Mccorkle Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mccorkle Pk-8?

Mccorkle Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,062 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccorkle Pk-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccorkle Pk-8 is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccorkle Pk-8 rank in AZ?

Mccorkle Pk-8 ranks #1,590 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mccorkle Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccorkle Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mccorkle Pk-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccorkle Pk-8 has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Mccorkle Pk-8 a charter school?

No, Mccorkle Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mccorkle Pk-8 a Title I school?

No, Mccorkle Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
1,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.0%
Area population (ZIP 85746)
44,030
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85746; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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