Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brichta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Brichta Elementary School?
348 students attend Brichta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brichta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brichta Elementary School?
Brichta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brichta Elementary School offer ?
Brichta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brichta Elementary School part of?
Brichta Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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