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#1397 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Tuba City Elementary School
Elementary School · Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Tuba City, AZ
A Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 67, Tuba City, AZ 86045
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Tuba City Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tuba City 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,559
Median home value
$67,700
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City Boarding SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
| Moencopi Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Dzil Libei Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 35 | Compare → |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 33 | 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.
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tuba City Elementary School is listed in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tuba City Elementary School
Tuba City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tuba City, AZ, part of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,397 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuba City Elementary School
What grades does Tuba City Elementary School serve?
Tuba City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tuba City Elementary School?
Tuba City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
How does Tuba City Elementary School rank in AZ?
Tuba City Elementary School ranks #1,397 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tuba City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuba City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Tuba City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuba City Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tuba City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tuba City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuba City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tuba City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coconino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.3%
- Phone
- (928) 283-1020
- Area population (ZIP 86045)
- 10,691
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 86045; 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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