Tonalea K-8
16 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Tonalea K-8
Tonalea K-8 is a public school located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District and serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. Tonalea K-8 is a diverse school with over 500 students from various backgrounds. The school offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of its students, including English Language Learner (ELL), Dual Language, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented programs. The staff at Tonalea K-8 are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The school also provides after-school activities such as sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. Tonalea K-8 is committed to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of their community.
Address:
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Phone:
(480) 484-5800
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:
635 students
Overview Tonalea K-8
Tonalea K-8 serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Tonalea K-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Tonalea K-8
Tonalea K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Tonalea K-8 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.