Carden of Tucson charter school opened in 1997 with an average enrollment of 136 students in kindergarten through 8th grades. The school offers a curriculum that works with the whole child while focusing on leadership skills. The school works with the three R’s which defined by the school are Reason, Respect, and Responsibility. Along with core subjects, students enjoy chorus, sports like basketball, and physical education classes.

There are a few mixed reviews on the school; however, most are very positive. Teachers along with the principal offer tutoring after school and work with each student as needed to ensure that every student can and will succeed while reaching their goals. The school is kind of matter of fact, which means class time is class time and play time is play time. In order for students to excel, they must learn responsibility and how to follow instructions, which is a very important part of the curriculum. Some parents have displayed a bit of concern regarding creativity, however, most are very pleased with all aspects of the school as well as the caring and nurturing environment that aids in developing the whole child instead of the entire emphasis on academics.

Students at Carden of Tucson participated in the AIMS exam which is used to measure the ability of students attending public schools in the state of Arizona. The percentages of students that passed or exceeded the standards along with percentages of students across the state are listed below.

In reading, 80% of 3rd graders passed or exceeded with the state average at 76%, in writing 86% with the state at 79%, and in math 67% with the state at 68%.

In reading, 93% of 4th graders passed or exceeded with the state average at 75%, in science 87% with the state at 60%, in writing 93% with the state at 83%, and in math 73% with the state at 65%.

In reading, 87% of 5th graders passed or exceeded with the state average at 79%, in writing 87% with the state at 55%, and in math 87% with the state at 63%.

In reading, 86% of 6th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 81% in writing 50% with the state average at 56%, and in math 57% with the state at 59%.
In reading, 100% of 7th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 82%, in writing 93% with the state at 53%, and in math 100% with the state at 61%.

In reading, 93% of 8th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 71%, in science 86% with the state at 63%, in writing 100% with the state at 86%, and in math 86% with the state at 54%.

Carden of Tucson
5260 N. Royal Palm Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-293-6661
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