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Julia Keen Elementary School (Closed 2011)

23538 E. Ellington Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Julia Keen Elementary School in Tucson, AZ, has a current student–teacher ratio and enrollment data unavailable since 2005, when the ratio was 17:1 with 331 students enrolled.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 29%, which is lower than the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 22%, showing a decline from past years when proficiency was above 50%.
Reading proficiency stands at 45% in 2022, higher than the district average of 29% but lower than the state average of 40%, reflecting a decline from highs above 90% earlier in the last decade.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeds the state average, with a 93% rate in 2023 compared to the state rate of 77% and district rate of 82%.
No recent demographic data is available post–2005, limiting analysis of enrollment trends or changes in free/reduced lunch eligibility for this Tucson Unified District elementary school.

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(03-04)
2%
8%
Asian
(03-04)
2%
2%
Hispanic
(03-04)
85%
37%
Black
(03-04)
3%
5%
White
(03-04)
8%
48%
Hawaiian
(03-04)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Julia Keen Elementary School?
331 students attend Julia Keen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Julia Keen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Julia Keen Elementary School part of?
Julia Keen Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).

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