Myers-Ganoung Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Tucson Unified District in Tucson, Arizona, with a student population of 293 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 53.58% Hispanic, 20.14% African American, and 18.09% White.
Despite its diverse student population, Myers-Ganoung Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the Tucson Unified District and Arizona state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 3% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 30% in the district and 41% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 85.67% in the 2022-2023 school year.
Compared to nearby schools in the Tucson Unified District, such as Borman K-8 School, W Arthur Sewel Elementary, and Wheeler Elementary, Myers-Ganoung Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures, has higher poverty rates, and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's performance has also declined over the past decade, with significant racial achievement gaps observed among its diverse student population.
In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Myers-Ganoung Elementary School.
Students at Myers-Ganoung Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 21% White, 18% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.
Tucson Unified District
Students who attend Myers-Ganoung Elementary School usually go on to attend:High : Rincon High SchoolHigh : University High SchoolAlternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy