The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Arizona state agency, with its administrative headquarters in Tucson.
Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Asdb - Tucson Campus 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asdb - Tucson Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Asdb - Tucson Campus's student population of 118 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Asdb - Tucson Campus 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 Asdb - Tucson Campus is 0.62, 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
#1898 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
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 Asdb - Tucson Campus's ranking?
Asdb - Tucson Campus is ranked #1898 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asdb - Tucson Campus?
The graduation rate of Asdb - Tucson Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Asdb - Tucson Campus?
118 students attend Asdb - Tucson Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Asdb - Tucson Campus students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Asdb - Tucson Campus offer ?
Asdb - Tucson Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asdb - Tucson Campus part of?
Asdb - Tucson Campus is part of Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (6393) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asdb - Tucson Campus located?
Asdb - Tucson Campus is located in the El Rio Acres neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in El Rio Acres.
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