Van Buskirk Elementary School
Tucson, AZ 85714
Phone: (520) 225-3700
Fax: (520) 225-3701
District: Tucson Unified District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG • 286 students
Van Buskirk Elementary School, a public school located in Tucson, AZ, serves grades PK-5 & Ungraded in the Tucson Unified District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Van Buskirk Elementary School is a public school located in Tucson, AZ. 286 students attend Van Buskirk Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Arizona Academic Standards Assessment data from Arizona Department of Education, and using 2025 Arizona Science Field Test data from Arizona Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Arizona Department of Education. |
Posted: March 11, 2010
I am a teacher with 20 years experience. I have taught at 7 schools, and of these 7 Van Buskirk is the school that I would rate the highest. Teachers collaborate, the principal is supportive, and the children are eager to learn. The Opening Minds through the Arts program allows every child to learn math, reading, science and other subjects through fun, stimulating lessons. The teachers are concerned with helping children learn to think creatively and critically, rather than just having them memorize facts.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crow Creek Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 6.3 mi | |
| 2 | Austin Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 10.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reid Park and Zoo Area | Tucson | AZ | 3.2 mi | |
| 2 | Allegro | Tucson | AZ | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Artistic District | Tucson | AZ | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Old Spanish Trail/Harrison Area | Tucson | AZ | 10.8 mi | |
| 5 | Foothills | Tucson | AZ | 11.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Davis Monthan AFB | 5.1 mi. |
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