Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School

8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#282 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
32%
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50-54%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
52%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Peaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School?
433 students attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.

School Calendar

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(CTE) Spring Break LEAP Camp
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
(IE) Spring Break LEAP Camp
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
(CTE) Spring Break LEAP Camp
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
(IE) Spring Break LEAP Camp
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
(CTE) Spring Break LEAP Camp
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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