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Mission View Elementary School

Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403)

2600 S 8TH AVE, Tucson, AZ 85713

Enrollment

241

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,057 of 2,006

In Tucson

#117 of 257

public schools

In district

#38 of 86

Tucson Unified District (4403)

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Mission View Elementary School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Tucson · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mission View Elementary School

Mission View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403). Mission View Elementary School serves approximately 241 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Mission View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Mission View Elementary School show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Mission View Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

42% of students at Mission View Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Mission View Elementary School — Students at Mission View Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 37.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.

How Mission View Elementary School Compares

See how Mission View Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
47th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2600 S 8TH AVE, Tucson, AZ 85713

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mission View Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Van Buskirk Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Borton Primary Magnet School (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Las Puertas Community School Tucson 0.1 mi 7.0
Wakefield Middle School Tucson 0.5 mi 8.2
Pueblo High School Tucson 0.8 mi 5.6
Ochoa Elementary School Tucson 0.8 mi 7.0
Pima County JTED - Bridges Day Program Tucson 0.8 mi
Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening Program Tucson 0.8 mi
Innovation Tech High School Tucson 0.8 mi 7.5
Hollinger K-8 School Tucson 0.9 mi 5.3
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucson 1.0 mi 4.8
SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucson 1.0 mi 4.8
Drachman Primary Magnet School Tucson 1.1 mi 7.0
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School Tucson 1.1 mi 4.7
Borton Primary Magnet School Tucson 1.3 mi 7.4
C E Rose Elementary School Tucson 1.4 mi 3.3
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School Tucson 1.6 mi 9.2
Van Buskirk Elementary School Tucson 1.6 mi 8.0
CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL Tucson 1.6 mi 7.2
Safford K-8 School Tucson 1.8 mi 3.4
Toltecali High School Tucson 2.0 mi 5.7
Pima Vocational High School Tucson 2.0 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85713 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,264

Median Home Value

$171,700

Median Rent

$1,017/mo

Population

45,615

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

22.7%

Median Age

36.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mission View Elementary School

What grades does Mission View Elementary School serve?

Mission View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mission View Elementary School?

Mission View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission View Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mission View Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mission View Elementary School rank in AZ?

Mission View Elementary School ranks #1,057 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mission View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mission View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mission View Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission View Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mission View Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mission View Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
91 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%

District

Tucson Unified District (4403)
District Enrollment
40,929
Schools in District
90
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,783
District Rank
#38 of 86

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