Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manzo Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzo Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Manzo. The greenest elementary school on the planet — the pride of Tucson Unified.
School Rankings
Manzo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzo Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1297 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
7%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzo Elementary School's ranking?
Manzo Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manzo Elementary School often compared to?
Manzo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School, Davis Bilingual Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manzo Elementary School?
324 students attend Manzo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Manzo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manzo Elementary School?
Manzo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manzo Elementary School offer ?
Manzo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manzo Elementary School part of?
Manzo Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Manzo Elementary School located?
Manzo Elementary School is located in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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