Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hollinger K-8 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollinger K-8 School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Working Hard, Being Kind, and Living as a Champion
School Rankings
Hollinger K-8 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 Hollinger K-8 School is 0.15, 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
#1323 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Hollinger K-8 School's ranking?
Hollinger K-8 School is ranked #1323 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Hollinger K-8 School often compared to?
Hollinger K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robins Elementary School, Lineweaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hollinger K-8 School?
598 students attend Hollinger K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hollinger K-8 School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollinger K-8 School?
Hollinger K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hollinger K-8 School offer ?
Hollinger K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollinger K-8 School part of?
Hollinger K-8 School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollinger K-8 School located?
Hollinger K-8 School is located in the Wakefield neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Wakefield.
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