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La Paloma Academy-south

5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
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Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-8, La Paloma Academy-south ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
La Paloma Academy-south's student population of 504 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Paloma Academy-south ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Paloma Academy-south is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1920 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Paloma Academy-south, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Paloma Academy-south and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
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3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of La Paloma Academy-south and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Paloma Academy-south and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Paloma Academy-south's ranking?
La Paloma Academy-south is ranked #1920 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are La Paloma Academy-south often compared to?
La Paloma Academy-southis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Oro Valley Primary, Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Paloma Academy-south?
504 students attend La Paloma Academy-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Paloma Academy-south students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does La Paloma Academy-south offer ?
La Paloma Academy-south offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is La Paloma Academy-south part of?
In what neighborhood is La Paloma Academy-south located?
La Paloma Academy-south is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 9 other public schools located in Sunnyside.

School Reviews
1   3/30/2020
Terrible, my child didn't learn anything, teachers come and go. Why? Rated F school.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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