Very Good
#486 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 24% in state
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
Elementary School · Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066) · Tubac, AZ
A Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066) charter elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 4706, Tubac, AZ 85646
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,321
Median home value
$473,400
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopori Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 103 | 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.
Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,058NCES 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.
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School is listed in Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School is a public elementary school in Tubac, AZ, part of Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066), serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
What grades does Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School serve?
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School?
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
How does Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School rank in AZ?
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School ranks #486 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School a Title I school?
No, Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (520) 398-0536
- Area population (ZIP 85646)
- 1,280
- Area median age
- 69.4
Official sources & links
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 85646; 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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