Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Summary:

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Tucson Unified District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.57% White, 62.1% Hispanic, 2.87% African American, 2.87% Asian, 2.87% Native American, 0.32% Pacific Islander, and 5.41% two or more races.

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center consistently outperforms the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of 3rd graders and 55% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28% and 35% for the district, respectively. In mathematics, 46% of 3rd graders and 38% of 4th graders at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center were proficient or better, compared to 33% and 26% for the district. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 26% of 5th graders and 30% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to 22% and 14% for the district.

While Miles-Exploratory Learning Center generally outperforms nearby schools in the Tucson Unified District, such as Drachman Primary Magnet School, Ochoa Elementary School, and Safford K-8 School, it lags behind the higher-performing charter schools in the area, such as Mexicayotl Academy and Highland Free School, which have stronger academic results and higher state rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1400 E Broadway Blvd
       Tucson, AZ  85719-5825


(520) 225-2200

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Miles-Exploratory Learning Center usually attend:

High:    University High School
Alternative:    Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.1%
White:
23.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Miles-Exploratory Learning Center ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 6th 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 56.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Miles-Exploratory Learning Center 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 32.49. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.1%), White (23.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center is 10.4, which is the 8th best among 32 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tucson Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Unified District 207th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 53.33 499th 1062 53.0%
2010 48.60 555th 1090 49.1%
2011 47.12 556th 1075 48.3%
2012 54.90 514th 1141 55.0%
2013 53.03 550th 1158 52.5%
2014 43.40 614th 1079 43.1%
2015 52.19 402nd 955 57.9%
2016 61.14 398th 1079 63.1%
2017 54.01 454th 1106 59.0%
2018 59.95 417th 1109 62.4%
2019 47.35 504th 1039 51.5%
2021 24.29 905th 1226 26.2%
2022 17.11 810th 1000 19.0%
2023 42.83 624th 1245 49.9%
2024 56.35 353rd 904 61.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.30 525th 1027 48.9%
2022 32.90 359th 444 19.1%
2023 53.96 241st 617 60.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.53 571st 1116 48.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 488th 1023 52.3%
2021 18.58 1049th 1219 13.9%
2023 44.72 595th 1219 51.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 264th 1032 74.4%
2021 29.69 799th 1220 34.5%
2023 43.20 618th 1216 49.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.44 548th 620 11.6%
2022 21.01 249th 270 7.8%
2023 34.26 220th 316 30.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.46 416th 911 54.3%
2021 25.87 931st 1198 22.3%
2023 34.59 748th 1170 36.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.75 709th 1161 38.9%
2022 55.45 332nd 800 58.5%
2023 54.66 438th 1024 57.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.04 174th 663 73.8%
2010 62.64 231st 692 66.6%
2011 54.75 298th 685 56.5%
2012 54.12 340th 772 56.0%
2013 55.66 344th 787 56.3%
2014 42.66 377th 690 45.4%
2015 58.77 173rd 521 66.8%
2016 60.50 221st 677 67.4%
2017 54.26 262nd 695 62.3%
2018 70.93 179th 711 74.8%
2019 56.93 231st 605 61.8%
2021 26.37 593rd 832 28.7%
2023 32.49 522nd 854 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.52 637th 650 2.0%
2022 83.37 15th 211 92.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.01 40th 178 77.5%
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 190th 624 69.6%
2021 31.38 525th 820 36.0%
2023 32.56 497th 806 38.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.00 139th 617 77.5%
2021 9.34 817th 818 0.1%
2023 35.26 466th 810 42.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 164th 543 69.8%
2021 36.88 463rd 802 42.3%
2023 16.17 702nd 760 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.69 5th 159 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.84 746th 780 4.4%
2022 48.24 242nd 446 45.7%
2023 61.34 218th 675 67.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Open Quote Sadly, this school put my child with special needs in danger and then completely abandoned her. This was our home district and we were happy to get my children into what we thought was a kind and inclusive school community. The problem at Miles wasn't the teachers, they are caring and creative, the problem is poor resources and ineffective and inflexible administration. The district will try to get out of paying anything they can for students with special needs. I had a letter documenting my child's need for an aide from her developmental pediatrician and they had the data from the school showing she clearly needed 1:1 support but they still would not provide it due to the cost. When my 5 year old got away from her teacher who was in charge of a whole kindergarten class and ran into a busy street they finally recognized that she needed some aide support. That was several months into the year when she had already been endangered by their reckless policies. Then when school went to online only in March 2020 and my 6 year old child with special needs could not learn that way, admin just gave up and refused to educate her. They would not bring her in for tutoring or any services, nothing, even though her special ed teacher recognized that she could not learn online and wanted to teach her in person and felt she could do it safely, admin refused and completely abandoned her. The school has remained shuttered for an entire year now, 12 months, to students who desperately needed in person education, what a travesty, I feel terribly for any students stuck in TUSD who needed in person education and have lost out on so much. I am so incredibly thankful we got our kids into CFSD, they are doing an excellent job educating all children safely even during a challenging year and are a much more welcoming and inclusive community! Close Quote


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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Open Quote Fabulous program--teaches to the individual kid! Dedicated staff--highly recommend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 89 16 5 51 11 n/a n/a 16 188
1989 103 17 9 73 7 n/a n/a 11 220
1990 112 19 6 96 5 n/a n/a -37 201
1991 100 22 9 75 5 n/a n/a 58 269
1992 106 7 4 86 9 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 131 13 3 95 8 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 132 22 4 89 8 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 132 22 5 85 9 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 132 22 5 85 9 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 156 25 9 100 11 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 155 32 11 106 11 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 158 25 10 112 14 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 147 21 7 102 9 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 140 22 6 105 11 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 152 29 9 123 11 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 152 29 9 123 11 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 149 25 12 130 12 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 154 21 12 121 14 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 157 19 11 123 16 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 159 22 14 124 11 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 155 19 13 109 11 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 154 15 6 114 9 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 149 20 8 122 9 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 132 15 7 142 6 0 8 0 310
2012 125 16 4 149 6 0 10 0 310
2013 141 13 4 147 7 0 12 0 324
2014 133 10 4 150 6 0 16 0 319
2015 108 12 9 170 5 0 16 0 320
2016 96 7 5 183 4 0 19 0 314
2017 95 6 6 186 4 0 21 0 318
2018 89 5 8 189 3 0 17 0 311
2019 95 5 9 214 5 1 20 0 349
2020 87 7 7 213 7 1 21 0 343
2021 70 9 10 191 8 1 16 0 305
2022 70 11 9 195 9 1 16 0 311
2023 74 9 9 195 9 1 17 0 314

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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 9.0 20.8 n/a
1989 220 7.5 29.3 n/a
1990 201 9.5 21.1 n/a
1991 269 9.3 28.9 n/a
1992 212 10.5 20.1 n/a
1993 250 13.9 18.0 n/a
1994 255 15.2 16.8 n/a
1995 253 22.2 11.4 n/a
1996 253 22.2 11.4 n/a
1997 301 20.9 14.4 n/a
1998 315 27.8 11.3 n/a
1999 319 27.6 11.6 n/a
2000 286 24.6 11.6 n/a
2001 284 28.2 10.1 n/a
2002 324 25.2 12.9 n/a
2003 324 25.2 12.9 n/a
2004 328 27.5 11.9 44.2
2005 322 24.5 13.1 34.8
2006 326 27.0 12.1 30.7
2007 330 31.9 10.3 19.1
2008 307 28.6 10.7 1
2009 298 27.8 10.7 20.5
2010 308 26.8 11.4 29.5
2011 310 24.8 12.5 25.8
2012 310 26.0 11.9 31.6
2013 324 25.8 12.5 34
2014 319 25.4 12.5 32.9
2015 320 25.0 12.8 33.8
2016 314 26.0 12.0 n/a
2017 318 32.0 9.9 33.3
2018 311 23.2 13.4 33.8
2019 349 24.2 14.4 33.5
2020 343 24.8 13.8 33.8
2021 305 26.0 11.7 n/a
2022 311 26.0 11.9 21.2
2023 314 30.0 10.4 41.7

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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 9.0 20.8 n/a
1989 220 7.5 29.3 n/a
1990 201 9.5 21.1 n/a
1991 269 9.3 28.9 n/a
1992 212 10.5 20.1 n/a
1993 250 13.9 18.0 n/a
1994 255 15.2 16.8 n/a
1995 253 22.2 11.4 n/a
1996 253 22.2 11.4 n/a
1997 301 20.9 14.4 n/a
1998 315 27.8 11.3 n/a
1999 319 27.6 11.6 n/a
2000 286 24.6 11.6 n/a
2001 284 28.2 10.1 n/a
2002 324 25.2 12.9 n/a
2003 324 25.2 12.9 n/a
2004 328 27.5 11.9 44.2
2005 322 24.5 13.1 34.8
2006 326 27.0 12.1 30.7
2007 330 31.9 10.3 19.1
2008 307 28.6 10.7 1
2009 298 27.8 10.7 20.5
2010 308 26.8 11.4 29.5
2011 310 24.8 12.5 25.8
2012 310 26.0 11.9 31.6
2013 324 25.8 12.5 34
2014 319 25.4 12.5 32.9
2015 320 25.0 12.8 33.8
2016 314 26.0 12.0 n/a
2017 318 32.0 9.9 33.3
2018 311 23.2 13.4 33.8
2019 349 24.2 14.4 33.5
2020 343 24.8 13.8 33.8
2021 305 26.0 11.7 n/a
2022 311 26.0 11.9 21.2
2023 314 30.0 10.4 41.7

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 Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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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 $1,017 (7.5%) $178 (1.3%) $2,212 (16.4%) $11,053 (81.7%) $1,274 (9.4%) $12,327 (91.2%) $13,522
2020 $663 (6.8%) $58 (0.6%) $1,384 (14.3%) $8,259 (85.1%) $723 (7.5%) $8,982 (92.6%) $9,703

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

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 504th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 624th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.6%
Ranks 231st of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 522nd of 854 Middle schools
 22.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349314
 10%
African American59
 80%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian99
Hispanic214195
 8.9%
Pacific Islander11
White9574
 22.1%
Two or More Races2017
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%41.7%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Miles-Exploratory Learning Center.

Students who attend Miles-Exploratory Learning Center usually go on to attend:

High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Miles-Exploratory Learning Center ranks 353rd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Miles-Exploratory Learning Center are 62% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian.


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