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.
299
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
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
White50
Hispanic160
Black61
Asian2
Two or More15
American Indian8
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    160 (53.5%)
  • Black
    61 (20.4%)
  • White
    50 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.0%)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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://boothfickettk8.tusd1.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten15
Grade 118
Grade 220
Grade 328
Grade 420
Grade 528
Grade 654
Grade 755
Grade 861
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14347.8%
Male15652.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)