Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson's student population of 731 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson 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 Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson is 0.59, 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
#838 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson's ranking?
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson is ranked #838 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson?
731 students attend Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson?
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson offer ?
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson part of?
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson is part of Leman Academy Of Excellence Inc. (92730) School District.
In what neighborhood is Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson located?
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson is located in the Catalina Heights neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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