Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School

School Overview
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) and serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a dedicated magnet school, its primary focus is providing an enriched curriculum with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to engage students through hands-on learning, laboratory experiences, and project-based instruction, aiming to foster critical thinking and analytical skills that prepare students for rigorous high school programs and future careers in technical fields.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for creating a structured environment that emphasizes both personal responsibility and community engagement. Because it serves as a magnet institution, it attracts students from throughout the district who share an interest in math and science, resulting in a diverse student body. The campus utilizes its specialized curriculum to challenge students to apply scientific concepts to real-world problems, ensuring that graduates leave the K-8 program with a strong foundational knowledge and a high level of proficiency in core academic areas.
467
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White83
Hispanic261
Black78
Asian7
Two or More26
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    261 (55.9 %)
  • White
    83 (17.8 %)
  • Black
    78 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone: (520)731-3800
Website: http://www.tusd1.org/boothfickett
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten28
Grade 144
Grade 221
Grade 342
Grade 430
Grade 537
Grade 685
Grade 783
Grade 897
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23650.5%
Male23149.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)