Best Schools in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,591 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Palo Verde don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
The top high schools in Palo Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catalina High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 600 Students
2. Catalina Online Learning Experience
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
The top middle schools in Palo Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doolen Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
The top elementary schools in Palo Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John B Wright Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Blenman Elementary School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ has a total population of 4,820 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
How many schools are in Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ?
Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,591 students in total.
How do schools in Palo Verde perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Palo Verde score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Palo Verde don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palo Verde?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations