Borton Primary Magnet School

Summary:

Borton Primary Magnet School is an elementary school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 207 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Borton Primary Magnet School has consistently outperformed the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 40% of 4th-grade students and 41% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% and 27% for the district, respectively. In the same year, 41% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24% for the district. However, the school's performance in Science has been more mixed, with 5th-grade students scoring 17% proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 22% for the district and 34% for the state.

Borton Primary Magnet School has shown strong performance for its White and Multi-racial student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. The school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups have also performed well, ranking in the top 50% of Arizona elementary schools. However, the school's English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools. The school has also seen a decrease in per-student spending, from $11,363 in 2018-2019 to $8,837 in 2019-2020, while maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 700 E 22nd St
       Tucson, AZ  85713-1703


(520) 225-1000

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Borton Primary Magnet School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.0%
White:
26.4%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Compare Details Borton Primary Magnet School ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 10th 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 43.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63%), White (26.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Borton Primary Magnet School is 9.2, which is the 3rd best among 32 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Borton Primary Magnet School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Borton Primary Magnet School 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 Borton Primary Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 59.95 455th 1141 60.1%
2013 50.25 589th 1158 49.1%
2014 41.11 644th 1079 40.3%
2015 35.11 566th 955 40.7%
2016 40.87 578th 1079 46.4%
2017 40.02 617th 1106 44.2%
2018 41.53 591st 1109 46.7%
2019 42.54 546th 1039 47.4%
2021 44.69 602nd 1226 50.9%
2022 29.13 641st 1000 35.9%
2023 43.62 616th 1245 50.5%
2024 43.20 450th 904 50.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.99 237th 1027 76.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.55 900th 1201 25.1%
2023 29.40 603rd 820 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.51 871st 1116 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.15 489th 1023 52.2%
2019 42.11 466th 862 45.9%
2021 43.39 612th 1219 49.8%
2023 48.10 552nd 1219 54.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.43 151st 239 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.45 679th 1032 34.2%
2019 32.94 528th 850 37.9%
2021 44.48 601st 1220 50.7%
2022 17.68 702nd 830 15.4%
2023 35.79 724th 1216 40.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.87 93rd 895 89.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.84 606th 911 33.5%
2019 35.25 443rd 709 37.5%
2021 32.76 778th 1198 35.1%
2023 34.11 761st 1170 35.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.41 640th 654 2.1%
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Rank History for White students at Borton Primary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.20 312th 720 56.7%
2019 86.22 35th 595 94.1%
2021 75.03 232nd 1161 80.0%
2022 76.48 109th 800 86.4%
2023 81.52 130th 1024 87.3%
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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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by a parent
Friday, August 14, 2020

Open Quote I was disappointed with the teachers k - 2nd And the lack of being effective in teaching student basic concepts ( math, reading, writing, shapes, and time.) This is sadly, more like busy work, and crafts at daycare. Rather, than focusing on important learning milestones. The garden is amazing. But as for the teacher body and learning system, I do not recommend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Borton Primary Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 351 71 10 1580 81 n/a n/a 10 2103
1989 50 9 2 206 8 n/a n/a -18 257
1990 51 10 1 213 9 n/a n/a -8 276
1991 128 26 0 132 4 n/a n/a -39 251
1992 105 23 3 100 5 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 100 29 4 123 6 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 89 23 4 129 12 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 89 10 1 119 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 89 10 1 119 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 96 10 2 96 2 n/a n/a 0 206
1998 112 13 2 89 2 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 110 18 1 94 5 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 113 12 0 92 5 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 114 11 0 76 7 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 117 16 5 93 8 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 117 16 5 93 8 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 108 20 7 109 6 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 107 18 4 104 4 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 120 16 2 116 4 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 127 18 0 117 6 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 133 21 1 123 12 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 139 25 5 149 17 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 124 21 9 171 17 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 95 9 5 201 11 0 21 0 342
2012 102 17 4 209 11 0 21 0 364
2013 121 13 7 252 13 0 21 0 427
2014 89 20 5 263 13 0 26 0 416
2015 91 26 9 294 9 1 25 0 455
2016 93 26 7 283 7 0 20 0 436
2017 87 22 5 270 8 0 18 0 410
2018 98 23 4 260 12 0 15 0 412
2019 103 30 3 266 11 1 13 0 427
2020 90 28 1 224 9 0 9 0 361
2021 85 18 0 181 13 0 9 0 306
2022 73 11 0 163 10 0 5 0 262
2023 73 14 2 174 8 0 5 0 276

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 Borton Primary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2103 100.8 20.8 n/a
1989 257 11.7 21.9 n/a
1990 276 12.9 21.3 n/a
1991 251 15.8 15.8 n/a
1992 236 16.8 14.0 n/a
1993 262 15.8 16.6 n/a
1994 257 15.6 16.5 n/a
1995 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1996 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1997 206 14.6 14.1 n/a
1998 218 14.6 14.9 n/a
1999 228 14.6 15.6 n/a
2000 222 16.6 13.4 n/a
2001 208 17.1 12.2 n/a
2002 239 18.0 13.3 n/a
2003 239 18.0 13.3 n/a
2004 250 16.0 15.6 53.2
2005 237 15.0 15.8 57
2006 258 17.0 15.2 51.2
2007 268 16.0 16.8 31.3
2008 290 20.0 14.5 0.7
2009 335 22.0 15.2 47.2
2010 342 22.0 15.5 50
2011 342 20.8 16.4 45.9
2012 364 20.6 17.6 46.4
2013 427 23.9 17.8 47.1
2014 416 24.1 17.2 57
2015 455 24.0 18.9 53.8
2016 436 25.0 17.4 n/a
2017 410 27.4 14.9 58.3
2018 412 28.1 14.6 54.6
2019 427 28.1 15.1 49.9
2020 361 29.1 12.4 56
2021 306 28.4 10.7 n/a
2022 262 23.0 11.3 32.4
2023 276 29.7 9.2 58.7

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 Borton Primary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2103 100.8 20.8 n/a
1989 257 11.7 21.9 n/a
1990 276 12.9 21.3 n/a
1991 251 15.8 15.8 n/a
1992 236 16.8 14.0 n/a
1993 262 15.8 16.6 n/a
1994 257 15.6 16.5 n/a
1995 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1996 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1997 206 14.6 14.1 n/a
1998 218 14.6 14.9 n/a
1999 228 14.6 15.6 n/a
2000 222 16.6 13.4 n/a
2001 208 17.1 12.2 n/a
2002 239 18.0 13.3 n/a
2003 239 18.0 13.3 n/a
2004 250 16.0 15.6 53.2
2005 237 15.0 15.8 57
2006 258 17.0 15.2 51.2
2007 268 16.0 16.8 31.3
2008 290 20.0 14.5 0.7
2009 335 22.0 15.2 47.2
2010 342 22.0 15.5 50
2011 342 20.8 16.4 45.9
2012 364 20.6 17.6 46.4
2013 427 23.9 17.8 47.1
2014 416 24.1 17.2 57
2015 455 24.0 18.9 53.8
2016 436 25.0 17.4 n/a
2017 410 27.4 14.9 58.3
2018 412 28.1 14.6 54.6
2019 427 28.1 15.1 49.9
2020 361 29.1 12.4 56
2021 306 28.4 10.7 n/a
2022 262 23.0 11.3 32.4
2023 276 29.7 9.2 58.7

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 Borton Primary 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 $920 (8.1%) $222 (2.0%) $2,062 (18.1%) $8,927 (78.6%) $1,294 (11.4%) $10,221 (89.9%) $11,363
2020 $964 (10.9%) $67 (0.8%) $1,996 (22.6%) $7,122 (80.6%) $683 (7.7%) $7,805 (88.3%) $8,837

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Borton Primary Magnet School

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 546th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 616th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427276
 35.4%
African American3014
 53.3%
American Indian118
 27.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic266174
 34.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10373
 29.1%
Two or More Races135
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%58.7%
 8.8%


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Borton Primary Magnet School ranks 450th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Borton Primary Magnet School usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Borton Primary Magnet School.

Students at Borton Primary Magnet School are 63% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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