Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School's student population of 405 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is 0.45, 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
#825 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School's ranking?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is ranked #825 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
405 students attend Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School offer ?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School part of?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School located?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is located in the Rosemont West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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