Tucson Country Day School

Summary:

Tucson Country Day School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 509 students in grades K-8 in Tucson, Arizona. The school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, and has consistently ranked in the top half of Arizona elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Tucson Country Day School's academic performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and the school's Asian and Hispanic students tending to perform better than its White and African American students. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average. When compared to nearby public schools in the Tucson Unified District, Tucson Country Day School generally outperforms them on academic measures, such as higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and mathematics.

Tucson Country Day School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (29.86%) compared to many of the nearby public schools, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (29.86%) compared to the nearby public schools. Tucson Country Day School spends more per student ($7,685 in 2020-2021) than the nearby public schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 9239 E Wrightstown Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85715-5514


(520) 296-0883

District: Tucson Country Day School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
Hispanic:
29.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Compare Details Tucson Country Day School ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tucson Country Day School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.96. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tucson Country Day School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Country Day School 422nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Tucson Country Day School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Country Day School 302nd of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Tucson Country Day School in the ranking list.)

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Tucson Country Day School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Country Day School Inc. 160th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tucson Country Day School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 83.63 142nd 1062 86.6%
2010 74.31 273rd 1090 75.0%
2011 73.19 286th 1075 73.4%
2012 77.57 232nd 1141 79.7%
2013 80.05 182nd 1158 84.3%
2014 69.98 326th 1079 69.8%
2015 67.33 284th 955 70.3%
2016 67.40 327th 1079 69.7%
2017 62.61 395th 1106 64.3%
2018 63.20 385th 1109 65.3%
2019 61.68 390th 1039 62.5%
2021 62.70 410th 1226 66.6%
2022 21.05 745th 1000 25.5%
2023 51.26 530th 1245 57.4%
2024 47.42 422nd 904 53.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.07 653rd 1027 36.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.10 780th 975 20.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.82 436th 1201 63.7%
2023 47.82 358th 820 56.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 392nd 820 52.2%
2022 11.83 602nd 618 2.6%
2023 41.71 622nd 1116 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 297th 1023 71.0%
2019 60.13 320th 862 62.9%
2021 60.81 422nd 1219 65.4%
2022 23.86 657th 824 20.3%
2023 39.10 670th 1219 45.0%
2024 43.33 327th 593 44.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.41 448th 1032 56.6%
2019 58.15 333rd 850 60.8%
2021 62.79 400th 1220 67.2%
2022 27.88 607th 830 26.9%
2023 56.56 464th 1216 61.8%
2024 55.58 252nd 609 58.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.26 267th 620 56.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.83 413th 895 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.70 460th 1198 61.6%
2023 60.85 382nd 1170 67.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 454th 720 36.9%
2019 40.27 383rd 595 35.6%
2021 60.26 409th 1161 64.8%
2022 7.34 773rd 800 3.4%
2023 32.53 719th 1024 29.8%
2024 19.61 415th 477 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tucson Country Day School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 82.30 101st 663 84.8%
2010 79.93 122nd 692 82.4%
2011 71.06 186th 685 72.8%
2012 68.68 222nd 772 71.2%
2013 71.47 195th 787 75.2%
2014 68.59 201st 690 70.9%
2015 69.13 139th 521 73.3%
2016 72.55 156th 677 77.0%
2017 57.80 237th 695 65.9%
2018 68.71 193rd 711 72.9%
2019 54.75 246th 605 59.3%
2021 63.75 230th 832 72.4%
2023 43.25 395th 854 53.7%
2024 33.96 302nd 533 43.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.03 248th 650 61.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.88 275th 789 65.1%
2023 30.88 239th 363 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.44 184th 503 63.4%
2023 34.01 453rd 717 36.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 201st 624 67.8%
2019 65.04 151st 466 67.6%
2021 66.91 212th 820 74.1%
2023 43.80 378th 806 53.1%
2024 29.43 243rd 379 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.32 166th 617 73.1%
2019 46.41 206th 435 52.6%
2021 59.11 261st 818 68.1%
2023 39.75 414th 810 48.9%
2024 43.92 182nd 356 48.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.22 283rd 404 30.0%
2022 25.66 162nd 192 15.6%
2023 41.35 137th 247 44.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.99 333rd 573 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.51 217th 802 72.9%
2023 42.28 380th 760 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tucson Country Day School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.59 246th 436 43.6%
2019 40.46 207th 337 38.6%
2021 58.76 265th 780 66.0%
2022 14.64 405th 446 9.2%
2023 28.50 498th 675 26.2%
2024 15.02 237th 273 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 27, 2022

Open Quote They offer a poor education leaving kids to be behind. They fail at communication. They are all about getting more money from parents with higher cost of lunch, dress down fees, an overpriced student store and fundraisers left and right. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Open Quote Not impressed at all with the schools leadership. The good teachers are run off or quit because of the lack of backbone from principal and vice principal.
They do not follow any curriculum. Your kids will be taught what ever the political opinions of each teacher.. no curriculum... your kid is doomed here.. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, January 20, 2020

Open Quote a minute ago-Edit
I went to Tucson Country Day for 4 years, while I was there half the teachers didn't seem to care about the students they didn't favor and the other half left. The administration/student counseling area never really looked into issues and always assumed the worst out of students that they didn't know or favor. I also notice that a good chunk of the 5 star reviews where from students who are the admins children or favored by most teachers. The students could get away with just about anything that involved bulling/ harassment, While the teachers who care are great and there are several hidden gems at TCDS and some teachers are top notch, don't send your kids here Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 5, 2011

Open Quote I have had children at TCDS since it opened in 2000. We loved it then and we still love it today. We plan to keep our youngest children there until they graduate from 8th grade.

The teachers are dedicated, caring and kind. The administration is responsive and easy to work with.

My children love the extra classes they get to take - art, technology, physical education, music and Spanish. There are plenty of after school activities, some are sports oriented like basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and football. Other activities include drama club, choir, karate, garden club, Roots and Shoots, National Junior Honor Society, student council, jump rope...the list goes on.

We love the large, outdoor campus - in addition to their classroom, students have access to a covered activity center, playgrounds, a huge grass field, basketball courts and lots of room to walk around.

I've been involved in the Student Parent Association and have been asked - as many parents have - to volunteer for all kinds of school activities: in class volunteering, field trips, special functions, etc.

It's a great school and we can't say enough about it. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Open Quote My children have attended TCDS since it opened in 2000 - three have graduated from 8th grade and moved on to high school, two are still in the elementary school. All have received an exceptional education and have been blessed with great teachers - kind, caring, considerate, etc. There are many teachers who have been at the school since its early years. My oldest son exceeded on all portions of the AIMS exam in 6th-10th grade. He scored a perfect 100 on the 7th and 8th grade AIMS Math assessment. Like his siblings, he certainly received a well-rounded exceptional education and was prepared for the rigorous curriculum at his high school. We have found the administration to be helpful, fair, firm and consistent and have no complaints about them. TCDS is an excellent school. Check it out and see for yourself. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Open Quote I have had our son in the preschool/pre-kinder program and is now in the kinder program. I am so impressed with the education that my son is getting. The are very strict within the schools. Several of the teachers have master degrees and are exceptional. The extra-curr. is outstanding with continued growth in new opportunities. They have an outstanding sports program. They school is very open to new opportunities. In a city that is having all of the school districts struggling and severe budget cuts, this school is thriving and producing well rounded kids ready for the challenges of High School and College. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 12, 2010

Open Quote The school changes faculity members way too often, new prinipals yearly, the current administration does not work with parents in classroom selection. Our child suffered from a stressed out teacher working two jobs and venting on the children. The classroom is ran like a prison Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tucson Country Day School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 27 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 230 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 230 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 314 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 457 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 483 7 2 35 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 495 20 5 59 6 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 499 23 6 72 6 n/a n/a 0 606
2009 483 31 11 82 6 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 467 34 18 108 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2011 476 39 19 163 6 0 3 0 706
2012 447 28 21 174 5 0 4 0 679
2013 449 25 17 183 7 0 5 0 686
2014 440 30 22 174 6 0 4 0 676
2015 423 31 21 179 6 0 7 0 667
2016 448 33 22 198 3 0 9 0 713
2017 613 35 29 7 9 3 3 0 699
2018 581 36 28 26 7 0 7 0 685
2019 375 21 15 189 0 1 21 0 622
2020 379 23 12 205 3 0 33 0 655
2021 335 19 11 182 5 0 23 0 575
2022 328 10 11 170 4 0 18 0 541
2023 322 8 8 152 3 0 16 0 509

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tucson Country Day School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 29 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 231 n/a n/a n/a
2003 231 n/a n/a n/a
2004 317 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 533 n/a n/a n/a
2007 585 n/a n/a n/a
2008 606 n/a n/a n/a
2009 613 n/a n/a 0.2
2010 632 n/a n/a n/a
2011 706 n/a n/a 0
2012 679 n/a n/a n/a
2013 686 n/a n/a n/a
2014 676 n/a n/a n/a
2015 667 n/a n/a n/a
2016 713 n/a n/a n/a
2017 699 n/a n/a 24.2
2018 685 n/a n/a 27.9
2019 622 n/a n/a 27.8
2020 655 n/a n/a 25.8
2021 575 n/a n/a n/a
2022 541 n/a n/a 16.8
2023 509 n/a n/a 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tucson Country Day School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 29 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 231 n/a n/a n/a
2003 231 n/a n/a n/a
2004 317 n/a n/a n/a
2005 460 n/a n/a n/a
2006 533 n/a n/a n/a
2007 585 n/a n/a n/a
2008 606 n/a n/a n/a
2009 613 n/a n/a 0.2
2010 632 n/a n/a n/a
2011 706 n/a n/a 0
2012 679 n/a n/a n/a
2013 686 n/a n/a n/a
2014 676 n/a n/a n/a
2015 667 n/a n/a n/a
2016 713 n/a n/a n/a
2017 699 n/a n/a 24.2
2018 685 n/a n/a 27.9
2019 622 n/a n/a 27.8
2020 655 n/a n/a 25.8
2021 575 n/a n/a n/a
2022 541 n/a n/a 16.8
2023 509 n/a n/a 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tucson Country Day School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.9%) $165 (2.2%) $448 (6.1%) $6,111 (83.2%) $924 (12.6%) $7,035 (95.8%) $7,341
2020 $111 (1.6%) $165 (2.4%) $387 (5.7%) $5,643 (83.6%) $832 (12.3%) $6,474 (95.9%) $6,750
2021 $660 (8.6%) $930 (12.1%) $2,251 (29.3%) $5,647 (73.5%) $447 (5.8%) $6,094 (79.3%) $7,685

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tucson Country Day School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 530th of 1245 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 246th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 395th of 854 Middle schools
 5.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students622509
 18.2%
African American218
 61.9%
American Indian03
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic189152
 19.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White375322
 14.1%
Two or More Races2116
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%29.9%
 2%


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Tucson Country Day School ranks 422nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Tucson Country Day School.

Students at Tucson Country Day School are 63% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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