Senita Valley Elementary School

10750 E BILBY RD TUCSON AZ 85747

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 9 of 196 in Arizona

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About Senita Valley Elementary School

Senita Valley Elementary, a part of Tucson’s Vail School District, is known for its quality academic programming and caring learning environment. The school is focused on academic and social growth by developing a sense of responsibility as well as lifelong success through positive relationships and community involvement. Senita Valley is recognized for achieving high marks, gaining an accreditation as a National Blue Ribbon school in 2023, and continuing to receive an “A” grade from Arizona's accountability system. Students enjoy a variety of extracurricular programs, active parent involvement, and support for every type of learner. Altogether, with the school’s track record of educational excellence and well-rounded school experiences, Senita Valley is one of the top elementary schools in Arizona.

Contact Information

Address

10750 E BILBY RD TUCSON AZ 85747

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Phone

(520) 879-3100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 78% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
710
Total Students
$52260
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Senita Valley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

9

of 196 in Arizona

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.9%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic 33.8%
Black 2.8%
Two+ Races 11.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
47.9%
Asian
2.4%
Hispanic
33.8%
Black
2.8%
Two+ Races
11.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 710
47.7%
339 Female
52.3%
371 Male

Student Population

710 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Senita Valley resumes after-school clubs October 13, following Fall Break, and continues celebrating past Blue Ribbon and A+ recognitions.

FAQ

Q: Is there a gifted program at Senita Valley Elementary in Tucson?

A: Yes! Gifted students can participate in targeted enrichment classes.

Q: Are there clubs at Senita Valley Elementary School?

A: Yes! There are clubs for robotics, gardening, and art.

Q: Does Senita Valley Elementary School have a counseling program?

A: Yes! Counselors help students with social, emotional, and academic growth.

Q: Do students participate in performances at Senita Valley Elementary School?

A: Yes! The school puts on plays, concerts, and assemblies.

Q: Are parents involved at Senita Valley Elementary School?

A: Yes! The community of parents supports events, fundraising, and volunteering through PTO.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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