Howell Peter Elementary is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 248 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 373 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Howell Peter Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 22-34% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 26-45% for the district and 37-43% for the state. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (46.37%) and African American (12.9%) students than the state average, but their performance lags behind for these subgroups. Additionally, 68.55% of Howell Peter students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
When compared to nearby schools, the challenges at Howell Peter Elementary become even more apparent. For example, Lineweaver Elementary, located just 0.94 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 45-59% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Howell Peter's declining enrollment, decreasing funding, and increasing student-teacher ratio further compound the school's struggles to improve student outcomes, particularly for its most vulnerable subgroups.
Students who attend Howell Peter Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Alice Vail Middle SchoolHigh : Rincon High SchoolHigh : University High SchoolAlternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Tucson Unified District
In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Howell Peter Elementary.
Students at Howell Peter Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 27% White, 13% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.