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La Paloma Academy-South

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La Paloma Academy-South is a public charter elementary school serving 487 students in grades K-8 in Tucson, Arizona, which is part of the Tucson Unified District.

La Paloma Academy-South consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (92.2%) compared to the state average, and its performance is particularly low for Hispanic, African American, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools for these subgroups. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly lower than the state and district averages, often ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools. Concerningly, the school has seen a rise in dropout rates, increasing from 0.0% in 2016-2017 to 3.8% in 2021-2022.

Nearby schools, such as Raul Grijalva Elementary, C.E. Rose Elementary, and Elvira Elementary, also have high percentages of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, but they generally outperform La Paloma Academy-South on academic measures, suggesting that the school may be struggling to effectively serve its student population. Addressing the school's high dropout rates and targeting interventions for underperforming subgroups should be a priority for the school and the Tucson Unified District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 5660 S 12th Ave
       Tucson, AZ  85706-3102

(520) 807-9668

District: Arizona Community Development Corporation


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.2%
White:
6.0%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Paloma Academy-South is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details La Paloma Academy-South is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.54. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details La Paloma Academy-South has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Arizona Community Development Corporation School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.2%), White (6%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Arizona Community Development Corporation School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

La Paloma Academy-South was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arizona Community Development Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Arizona Community Development Corporation 261st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Paloma Academy-South

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Rank History for all elementary school students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 32.66 599th 955 37.3%
2016 25.72 800th 1079 25.9%
2017 16.51 958th 1106 13.4%
2018 12.34 1036th 1109 6.6%
2019 12.76 948th 1039 8.8%
2021 16.64 1079th 1226 12.0%
2022 9.59 955th 1000 4.5%
2023 8.72 1230th 1245 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.01 310th 975 68.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.78 861st 1201 28.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.86 715th 820 12.8%
2022 11.64 603rd 618 2.4%
2023 11.11 1099th 1116 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 921st 1023 10.0%
2021 17.43 1075th 1219 11.8%
2023 10.48 1186th 1219 2.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.65 980th 1032 5.0%
2021 19.48 1028th 1220 15.7%
2023 9.03 1205th 1216 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.40 810th 895 9.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.80 852nd 911 6.5%
2019 14.32 658th 709 7.2%
2021 21.23 1043rd 1198 12.9%
2022 11.17 700th 716 2.2%
2023 9.29 1168th 1170 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.21 847th 1161 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for La Paloma Academy-South

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Rank History for all middle school students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 15.14 610th 677 9.9%
2017 15.41 619th 695 10.9%
2018 10.39 671st 711 5.6%
2021 16.07 761st 832 8.5%
2023 11.54 828th 854 3.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.43 445th 789 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.84 456th 503 9.3%
2023 12.64 699th 717 2.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.64 442nd 624 29.2%
2021 20.47 692nd 820 15.6%
2023 13.04 759th 806 5.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.69 604th 617 2.1%
2021 15.37 774th 818 5.4%
2023 10.68 794th 810 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.34 496th 573 13.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.94 520th 543 4.2%
2021 22.35 698th 802 13.0%
2023 11.96 745th 760 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at La Paloma Academy-South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.75 285th 390 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Paloma Academy-South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 7 2 0 158 5 0 2 0 174
2014 15 4 0 300 10 1 7 0 337
2015 20 2 2 356 6 0 7 0 393
2016 6 10 3 405 3 1 3 0 431
2017 10 10 2 380 6 2 3 0 413
2018 15 8 2 369 3 0 3 0 400
2019 16 5 0 423 3 0 2 0 449
2020 14 6 0 382 3 0 4 0 409
2021 17 4 0 359 5 0 0 0 385
2022 24 5 0 439 4 0 0 0 472
2023 29 5 0 449 4 0 0 0 487

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

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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 La Paloma Academy-South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 174 n/a n/a 79.9
2014 337 n/a n/a 27
2015 393 n/a n/a 41.5
2016 431 n/a n/a 54.3
2017 413 n/a n/a 80.9
2018 400 n/a n/a 89
2019 449 n/a n/a 85.7
2020 409 n/a n/a 81.7
2021 385 n/a n/a n/a
2022 472 n/a n/a 39.6
2023 487 n/a n/a 80.7

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 La Paloma Academy-South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 174 n/a n/a 79.9
2014 337 n/a n/a 27
2015 393 n/a n/a 41.5
2016 431 n/a n/a 54.3
2017 413 n/a n/a 80.9
2018 400 n/a n/a 89
2019 449 n/a n/a 85.7
2020 409 n/a n/a 81.7
2021 385 n/a n/a n/a
2022 472 n/a n/a 39.6
2023 487 n/a n/a 80.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Paloma Academy-South

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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 $1,116 (14.0%) $251 (3.1%) $2,483 (31.1%) $4,984 (62.4%) $1,641 (20.5%) $6,625 (82.9%) $7,992
2020 $1,006 (12.1%) $630 (7.6%) $2,643 (31.7%) $4,508 (54.1%) $2,193 (26.3%) $6,701 (80.4%) $8,338

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Paloma Academy-South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 948th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1230th of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students449487
 8.5%
African American55
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic423449
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1629
 81.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%80.7%
 5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended La Paloma Academy-South.

Students at La Paloma Academy-South are 92% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% African American.


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