Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Summary:

Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Tucson Unified District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 18.02% White, 7.31% African American, 67.89% Hispanic, 1.31% Asian, 2.35% Native American, 0.52% Pacific Islander, and 2.61% two or more races.

Bonillas Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 436 and 762 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the Tucson Unified District and Arizona state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 27% to 41%, compared to the district's 28% to 35% and the state's 39% to 46%. In mathematics, Bonillas Elementary's proficiency rates were higher than the district and state in 3rd and 4th grades, but lower in 5th grade.

Interestingly, Bonillas Elementary's African American and Native American students have performed relatively well compared to their peers at other Arizona elementary schools, ranking in the top 25% and top 6%, respectively, in 2022-2023. In contrast, the school's White and multi-racial students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 35% and bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools in recent years. Nearby schools, such as W. Arthur Sewel Elementary and Lineweaver Elementary, have generally outperformed Bonillas Elementary on state assessments and have higher overall school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4757 E Winsett St
       Tucson, AZ  85711-4370


(520) 232-6600

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Alice Vail Middle School
High:    Rincon High School
    University High School
Alternative:    Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.9%
White:
18.0%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Compare Details Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 12th 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 36.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.9%), White (18%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is 14.6. 37 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School 506th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.55 530th 1062 50.1%
2010 49.37 546th 1090 49.9%
2011 44.62 586th 1075 45.5%
2012 51.31 562nd 1141 50.7%
2013 37.74 778th 1158 32.8%
2014 43.36 616th 1079 42.9%
2015 32.63 600th 955 37.2%
2016 34.70 669th 1079 38.0%
2017 29.26 759th 1106 31.4%
2018 34.87 685th 1109 38.2%
2019 24.59 754th 1039 27.4%
2021 31.90 762nd 1226 37.8%
2022 38.19 562nd 1000 43.8%
2023 60.98 436th 1245 65.0%
2024 36.82 506th 904 44.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.47 823rd 1027 19.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2023 60.02 136th 451 69.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 292nd 417 30.0%
2021 22.78 1150th 1201 4.2%
2023 54.90 287th 820 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.07 242nd 618 60.8%
2023 61.11 342nd 1116 69.4%
2024 42.53 284th 546 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 550th 1023 46.2%
2021 35.52 733rd 1219 39.9%
2022 37.92 531st 824 35.6%
2023 63.45 394th 1219 67.7%
2024 41.93 343rd 593 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 701st 1032 32.1%
2019 20.33 668th 850 21.4%
2021 30.09 795th 1220 34.8%
2022 30.95 572nd 830 31.1%
2023 54.53 491st 1216 59.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.63 241st 316 23.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.99 325th 895 63.7%
2023 73.45 110th 607 81.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 468th 911 48.6%
2019 28.69 498th 709 29.8%
2021 35.86 726th 1198 39.4%
2022 40.46 427th 716 40.4%
2023 64.98 332nd 1170 71.6%
2024 45.50 231st 472 51.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.13 18th 654 97.2%
2023 89.37 6th 219 97.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.70 1034th 1161 10.9%
2022 25.91 654th 800 18.3%
2023 36.78 656th 1024 35.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Open Quote This is a happy, positive community committed to academic and character growth. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, May 9, 2016

Open Quote The students here at Bonillas are kind, respectful, and responsible. When we asked a 5th grader today, "what would you take away from being a student here at Bonillas", and she said "to believe in herself". That was a really powerful moment and we are so proud of all of the students at Bonillas! Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, December 6, 2015

Open Quote Bonillas is a good school with excellent foundation grades (K-1). We are in the process of changing and updating our program to better meet the needs of our students, and as with any change, there are growing pains. Regardless of other circumstances, our staff is dedicated to our students and families and making sure our students received the best education possible. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Open Quote Bonillas is a great school. The teachers and principal are exceptional and do what is best for students everyday. I moved my students to this school after being another TUSD school and couldn't be happier. My kids are progressing and they feel welcomed here. The principal is very approachable and takes concerns seriously and does what she can to remedy situations and communicate with parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1022 119 37 899 82 n/a n/a -439 1720
1989 253 30 5 224 31 n/a n/a -21 522
1990 250 35 6 245 37 n/a n/a -33 540
1991 312 41 15 179 6 n/a n/a 18 571
1992 305 43 8 198 10 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 303 46 11 216 6 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 284 45 11 203 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 278 44 15 212 7 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 278 44 15 212 7 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 271 40 11 207 5 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 251 47 15 211 5 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 261 55 15 206 11 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 243 47 19 201 12 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 227 39 19 210 10 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 211 40 16 220 11 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 211 40 16 220 11 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 178 31 16 215 12 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 167 32 15 216 7 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 149 29 12 237 18 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 124 30 18 247 17 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 109 24 12 260 10 n/a n/a 0 415
2009 108 34 13 269 12 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 97 33 14 286 14 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 72 29 8 326 18 2 7 0 462
2012 64 24 8 326 8 2 12 0 444
2013 57 15 7 316 8 3 11 0 417
2014 58 21 8 328 5 0 16 0 436
2015 61 18 6 314 8 0 11 0 418
2016 56 17 6 322 15 0 9 0 425
2017 59 20 3 297 11 1 14 0 405
2018 56 28 4 272 6 0 15 0 381
2019 52 35 4 265 7 0 16 0 379
2020 54 30 6 243 4 0 12 0 349
2021 56 34 4 257 7 0 8 0 366
2022 57 31 6 256 10 0 9 0 369
2023 69 28 5 260 9 2 10 0 383

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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1720 88.5 19.4 n/a
1989 522 21.8 23.9 n/a
1990 540 25.9 20.8 n/a
1991 571 24.5 23.3 n/a
1992 564 26.0 21.6 n/a
1993 582 25.0 23.3 n/a
1994 547 25.0 21.9 n/a
1995 556 24.0 23.2 n/a
1996 556 24.0 23.2 n/a
1997 534 26.8 19.9 n/a
1998 529 25.8 20.5 n/a
1999 548 25.6 21.4 n/a
2000 522 25.6 20.4 n/a
2001 505 25.8 19.6 n/a
2002 498 26.0 19.2 n/a
2003 498 26.0 19.2 n/a
2004 452 25.0 18.1 59.1
2005 437 22.5 19.4 55.1
2006 445 24.5 18.2 52.8
2007 436 25.0 17.4 39
2008 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
2009 436 22.4 19.5 57.8
2010 444 21.0 21.1 60.8
2011 462 21.5 21.4 63
2012 444 23.0 19.3 68.2
2013 417 24.0 17.3 63.8
2014 436 22.5 19.3 81.7
2015 418 24.0 17.4 75.4
2016 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
2017 405 24.5 16.5 77.5
2018 381 20.5 18.5 78.7
2019 379 19.7 19.1 72.6
2020 349 20.7 16.8 62.5
2021 366 22.0 16.6 n/a
2022 369 25.2 14.6 62.6
2023 383 26.2 14.6 72.8

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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1720 88.5 19.4 n/a
1989 522 21.8 23.9 n/a
1990 540 25.9 20.8 n/a
1991 571 24.5 23.3 n/a
1992 564 26.0 21.6 n/a
1993 582 25.0 23.3 n/a
1994 547 25.0 21.9 n/a
1995 556 24.0 23.2 n/a
1996 556 24.0 23.2 n/a
1997 534 26.8 19.9 n/a
1998 529 25.8 20.5 n/a
1999 548 25.6 21.4 n/a
2000 522 25.6 20.4 n/a
2001 505 25.8 19.6 n/a
2002 498 26.0 19.2 n/a
2003 498 26.0 19.2 n/a
2004 452 25.0 18.1 59.1
2005 437 22.5 19.4 55.1
2006 445 24.5 18.2 52.8
2007 436 25.0 17.4 39
2008 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
2009 436 22.4 19.5 57.8
2010 444 21.0 21.1 60.8
2011 462 21.5 21.4 63
2012 444 23.0 19.3 68.2
2013 417 24.0 17.3 63.8
2014 436 22.5 19.3 81.7
2015 418 24.0 17.4 75.4
2016 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
2017 405 24.5 16.5 77.5
2018 381 20.5 18.5 78.7
2019 379 19.7 19.1 72.6
2020 349 20.7 16.8 62.5
2021 366 22.0 16.6 n/a
2022 369 25.2 14.6 62.6
2023 383 26.2 14.6 72.8

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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet 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 $865 (8.6%) $163 (1.6%) $1,894 (18.9%) $7,741 (77.2%) $1,262 (12.6%) $9,004 (89.8%) $10,032
2020 $811 (9.7%) $200 (2.4%) $1,822 (21.8%) $6,434 (77.1%) $905 (10.8%) $7,339 (87.9%) $8,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 754th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 1245 Elementary schools
 37.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379383
 1.1%
African American3528
 20%
American Indian79
 28.6%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic265260
 1.9%
Pacific Islander02
White5269
 32.7%
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%72.8%
 0.3%


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Students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School are 68% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School.

Students who attend Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alice Vail Middle School
High : Rincon High School
High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks 506th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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