Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Myers-ganoung 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myers-ganoung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Myers-ganoung Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Motto
Engage students from diverse cultures
School Rankings
Myers-ganoung Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myers-ganoung Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myers-ganoung Elementary School's ranking?
Myers-ganoung Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Myers-ganoung Elementary School often compared to?
Myers-ganoung Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lineweaver Elementary School, Howell Peter Elementary School, Roberts Naylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Myers-ganoung Elementary School?
277 students attend Myers-ganoung Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Myers-ganoung Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myers-ganoung Elementary School?
Myers-ganoung Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Myers-ganoung Elementary School offer ?
Myers-ganoung Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myers-ganoung Elementary School part of?
Myers-ganoung Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Myers-ganoung Elementary School located?
Myers-ganoung Elementary School is located in the Myers neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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