Serving 917 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calabasas School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calabasas School serves the southern part of Rio Rico, AZ, covering an area of approximately 20.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calabasas School's student population of 917 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Calabasas School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calabasas School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1479 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calabasas School's ranking?
Calabasas School is ranked #1479 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Calabasas School often compared to?
Calabasas Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coatimundi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Calabasas School?
917 students attend Calabasas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Calabasas School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calabasas School?
Calabasas School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calabasas School offer ?
Calabasas School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calabasas School part of?
Calabasas School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458).
In what neighborhood is Calabasas School located?
Calabasas School is located in the Rio Rico Northwest neighborhood of Rio Rico, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Rio Rico Northwest.
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