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Soleng Tom Elementary School

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

A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

11141 East Camino Quince, Tucson, AZ 85748

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Soleng Tom Elementary School score 30% 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 Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 Soleng Tom 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$93,241

Median home value

$321,700

Median rent

$1,457/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85748; 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
Dunham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.3 mi159Compare →
Leman Academy of Excellence East TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–81.6 mi1,118Compare →
Gale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.8 mi321Compare →
Anna Henry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–52.1 mi247Compare →

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.

Tucson Unified District (4403)

Schools in district
90
Rank in district
#57 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

Soleng Tom Elementary School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soleng Tom Elementary School

Soleng Tom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soleng Tom Elementary School

What grades does Soleng Tom Elementary School serve?

Soleng Tom Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Soleng Tom Elementary School?

Soleng Tom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soleng Tom Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Soleng Tom Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soleng Tom Elementary School rank in AZ?

Soleng Tom Elementary School ranks #1,328 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Soleng Tom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Soleng Tom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Soleng Tom Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soleng Tom Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Soleng Tom Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Soleng Tom Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 85748)
20,526
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
42.1
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 85748; 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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