Borman K-8 School

Summary:

Borman K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 499 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency, with 64% of 3rd graders, 66% of 5th graders, and 67% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 28%, 27%, and 26% respectively for the district.

Borman K-8 School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.09% White, 12.22% African American, 24.85% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, and 15.63% two or more races. The school performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Borman K-8 School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby Myers-Ganoung Elementary, Annie Kellond Elementary, and Dietz K-8 School, which have reported dropout rates as high as 14%.

Borman K-8 School's consistent high performance, with a statewide ranking between 106 and 464 over the past 10 years, is a testament to the school's ability to maintain academic excellence. While the school outperforms the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona, the nearby schools struggle with lower academic proficiency and higher dropout rates, highlighting Borman K-8 School's exceptional educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 6630 E Lightning Dr
       Tucson, AZ  85708-1043


(520) 584-4600

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Borman K-8 School usually attend:

High:    Palo Verde High Magnet School
    University High School
Alternative:    Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
Hispanic:
27.1%
Two or more races:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Borman K-8 School ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Borman K-8 School ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.66. (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 Student population at Borman K-8 School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Hispanic (27.1%), two or more races (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Borman K-8 School is 15. 42 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Borman K-8 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Borman K-8 School 168th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Borman K-8 School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Borman K-8 School 142nd of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Borman K-8 School in the ranking list.)

Tucson Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Unified District 218th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Borman K-8 School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.09 259th 1062 75.6%
2010 67.48 364th 1090 66.6%
2011 65.90 367th 1075 65.9%
2012 68.89 340th 1141 70.2%
2013 71.82 311th 1158 73.1%
2014 71.24 312th 1079 71.1%
2015 70.32 253rd 955 73.5%
2016 88.52 106th 1079 90.2%
2017 74.58 271st 1106 75.5%
2018 78.63 236th 1109 78.7%
2019 69.90 311th 1039 70.1%
2021 57.53 464th 1226 62.2%
2022 68.23 271st 1000 72.9%
2023 68.66 350th 1245 71.9%
2024 79.55 168th 912 81.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.20 408th 1027 60.3%
2022 40.15 302nd 444 32.0%
2023 72.16 101st 617 83.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.87 138th 975 85.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.58 336th 1201 72.0%
2022 45.58 100th 145 31.0%
2023 57.81 246th 820 70.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.99 208th 618 66.3%
2023 75.31 179th 1116 84.0%
2024 83.12 60th 556 89.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 305th 1023 70.2%
2019 63.89 290th 862 66.4%
2021 56.26 466th 1219 61.8%
2022 65.78 239th 824 71.0%
2023 62.36 406th 1219 66.7%
2024 80.35 76th 602 87.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.72 176th 239 26.4%
2022 55.65 46th 101 54.5%
2023 47.14 69th 145 52.4%
2024 21.78 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.06 224th 1032 78.3%
2019 70.71 223rd 850 73.8%
2021 57.79 452nd 1220 63.0%
2022 66.78 230th 830 72.3%
2023 76.93 246th 1216 79.8%
2024 74.72 125th 628 80.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.64 389th 620 37.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.15 398th 895 55.5%
2023 88.74 23rd 607 96.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.03 55th 911 94.0%
2019 84.95 85th 709 88.0%
2021 54.77 447th 1198 62.7%
2023 65.72 322nd 1170 72.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 345th 720 52.1%
2019 48.79 314th 595 47.2%
2021 51.91 543rd 1161 53.2%
2022 55.88 324th 800 59.5%
2023 46.72 537th 1024 47.6%
2024 84.94 40th 486 91.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Borman K-8 School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.18 370th 711 48.0%
2019 50.64 262nd 605 56.7%
2021 46.42 358th 832 57.0%
2022 24.87 426th 605 29.6%
2023 39.59 442nd 854 48.2%
2024 67.66 142nd 550 74.2%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.84 556th 650 14.5%
2022 24.56 191st 211 9.5%
2023 31.26 289th 384 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.77 160th 789 79.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.41 317th 717 55.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.95 390th 820 52.4%
2023 43.72 380th 806 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.95 98th 143 31.5%
2023 8.16 108th 110 1.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.64 354th 617 42.6%
2021 47.42 341st 818 58.3%
2023 37.02 438th 810 45.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.84 177th 404 56.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.07 262nd 573 54.3%
2023 64.10 102nd 400 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.11 264th 802 67.1%
2022 38.03 223rd 392 43.1%
2023 47.59 321st 760 57.8%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.34 59th 108 45.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Borman K-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 336th 436 22.9%
2021 45.02 401st 780 48.6%
2023 21.43 563rd 675 16.6%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Open Quote This is the worst school I have seen in 30 years. The Principal is awful as well as the teachers. This school needs to be investigated and the principal fired! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Borman K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 580 115 54 82 9 n/a n/a -152 688
1989 514 84 53 80 11 n/a n/a -34 708
1990 553 70 45 87 13 n/a n/a -24 744
1991 433 76 56 60 10 n/a n/a -52 583
1992 382 89 49 60 7 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 380 110 36 73 4 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 301 103 21 60 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 341 87 18 59 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 341 87 18 59 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 332 69 23 68 6 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 345 72 20 65 5 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 296 65 19 75 6 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 288 67 28 60 7 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 273 68 25 50 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 249 59 24 71 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 249 59 24 71 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 250 68 24 62 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 205 61 22 52 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 180 51 25 49 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 303 75 33 77 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 265 73 33 64 5 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 288 63 22 63 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 300 59 26 77 5 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 255 52 7 87 6 6 57 0 470
2012 269 49 6 107 6 5 56 0 498
2013 253 53 8 107 0 4 45 0 470
2014 261 37 10 122 1 5 44 0 480
2015 240 26 10 113 1 3 57 0 450
2016 245 26 12 102 1 6 64 0 456
2017 246 42 7 99 0 6 66 0 466
2018 250 47 10 118 4 8 58 0 495
2019 279 59 13 143 5 7 65 0 571
2020 279 63 18 144 3 10 69 0 586
2021 231 51 14 119 0 12 67 0 494
2022 228 58 16 126 1 9 70 0 508
2023 220 61 11 124 0 5 78 0 499
2024 196 54 12 124 1 6 64 0 457

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 Borman K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 32.0 21.5 n/a
1989 708 25.0 28.3 n/a
1990 744 28.0 26.5 n/a
1991 583 22.0 26.5 n/a
1992 587 22.0 26.6 n/a
1993 603 21.0 28.7 n/a
1994 486 18.6 26.1 n/a
1995 508 19.0 26.7 n/a
1996 508 19.0 26.7 n/a
1997 498 21.0 23.7 n/a
1998 507 21.0 24.1 n/a
1999 461 21.8 21.1 n/a
2000 450 22.8 19.7 n/a
2001 421 20.0 21.1 n/a
2002 406 20.6 19.7 n/a
2003 406 20.6 19.7 n/a
2004 407 19.0 21.4 58
2005 345 17.0 20.3 52.2
2006 306 17.0 18.0 54.2
2007 494 25.0 19.8 34
2008 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
2009 438 20.0 21.9 29.2
2010 467 20.0 23.3 30.2
2011 470 19.0 24.7 28.3
2012 498 22.0 22.6 30.5
2013 470 21.0 22.3 23
2014 480 23.0 20.8 30.2
2015 450 20.0 22.5 35.1
2016 456 23.0 19.8 n/a
2017 466 25.2 18.4 35.4
2018 495 25.6 19.3 31.9
2019 571 28.6 19.9 32.9
2020 586 30.7 19.0 31.7
2021 494 30.7 16.0 n/a
2022 508 31.3 16.1 3.1
2023 499 30.8 16.2 40.7
2024 457 30.4 15.0 n/a

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 Borman K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 32.0 21.5 n/a
1989 708 25.0 28.3 n/a
1990 744 28.0 26.5 n/a
1991 583 22.0 26.5 n/a
1992 587 22.0 26.6 n/a
1993 603 21.0 28.7 n/a
1994 486 18.6 26.1 n/a
1995 508 19.0 26.7 n/a
1996 508 19.0 26.7 n/a
1997 498 21.0 23.7 n/a
1998 507 21.0 24.1 n/a
1999 461 21.8 21.1 n/a
2000 450 22.8 19.7 n/a
2001 421 20.0 21.1 n/a
2002 406 20.6 19.7 n/a
2003 406 20.6 19.7 n/a
2004 407 19.0 21.4 58
2005 345 17.0 20.3 52.2
2006 306 17.0 18.0 54.2
2007 494 25.0 19.8 34
2008 440 24.0 18.3 n/a
2009 438 20.0 21.9 29.2
2010 467 20.0 23.3 30.2
2011 470 19.0 24.7 28.3
2012 498 22.0 22.6 30.5
2013 470 21.0 22.3 23
2014 480 23.0 20.8 30.2
2015 450 20.0 22.5 35.1
2016 456 23.0 19.8 n/a
2017 466 25.2 18.4 35.4
2018 495 25.6 19.3 31.9
2019 571 28.6 19.9 32.9
2020 586 30.7 19.0 31.7
2021 494 30.7 16.0 n/a
2022 508 31.3 16.1 3.1
2023 499 30.8 16.2 40.7
2024 457 30.4 15.0 n/a

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 Borman K-8 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 $778 (7.7%) $516 (5.1%) $2,072 (20.4%) $6,919 (68.3%) $1,922 (19.0%) $8,841 (87.2%) $10,135
2020 $334 (6.3%) $119 (2.3%) $787 (14.9%) $4,576 (86.8%) $241 (4.6%) $4,818 (91.4%) $5,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Borman K-8 School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 311th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 350th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 262nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 442nd of 854 Middle schools
 8.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students571499
 12.6%
African American5961
 3.4%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic143124
 13.3%
Pacific Islander75
 28.6%
White279220
 21.1%
Two or More Races6578
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%40.7%
 7.8%


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Borman K-8 School ranks 168th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 457 students attended Borman K-8 School.

Students who attend Borman K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Palo Verde High Magnet School
High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Students at Borman K-8 School are 43% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 12% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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