Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B Wright Elementary 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John B Wright Elementary School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John B Wright Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
John B Wright Elementary 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 John B Wright Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1266 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B Wright Elementary School's ranking?
John B Wright Elementary School is ranked #1266 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John B Wright Elementary School often compared to?
John B Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sky Community School, Davidson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John B Wright Elementary School?
410 students attend John B Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John B Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John B Wright Elementary School?
John B Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John B Wright Elementary School offer ?
John B Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B Wright Elementary School part of?
John B Wright Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is John B Wright Elementary School located?
John B Wright Elementary School is located in the The Garden District neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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