Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School's student population of 366 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School is 0.64, 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
#1817 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
19%
6%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School's ranking?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School is ranked #1817 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School often compared to?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Kellond Elementary School, Anna Henry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School?
366 students attend Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School offer ?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School part of?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School located?
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School is located in the Vista Del Sahuaro neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Vista Del Sahuaro.
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