About This School
la Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 3 schools in Arizona Community Development Corporation School District. It is a charter school that serves 806 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
la Paloma Academy (Lakeside) did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See la Paloma Academy (Lakeside)'s test results to learn more about school performance. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
la Paloma Academy (Lakeside) did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See la Paloma Academy (Lakeside)'s test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Arizona Community Development Corporation District Spending
$5,174Per Pupil
The Arizona Community Development Corporation spends $5,174 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 50% on instruction, 41% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Arizona Community Development Corporation District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Carson Middle School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Dietz Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Reynolds Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| Allsport Academy 1.1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- Arizona Community Development Corporation School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
la Paloma Academy (Lakeside)8140 East Golflinks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
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Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Arizona students.
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 806
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, la Paloma Academy (Lakeside) had 59% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
44%
Hispanic
37%
Black
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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-1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, la Paloma Academy (Lakeside) had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Arizona Community Development Corporation School DistrictAbout Tucson, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Tucson | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,981 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 27% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66%/33% |
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