Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
95%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet's ranking?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet is ranked #748 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet often compared to?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Elvira Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet?
503 students attend Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet offer ?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet part of?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
In what neighborhood is Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet located?
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet is located in the International Business Center neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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