Pena Blanca Elementary School (Closed 2017)

131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pena Blanca 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (14-15)
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(14-15)
25-29%
38%
(14-15)
25-29%
38%
Asian
(14-15)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)
99%
45%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
14%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pena Blanca Elementary School?
367 students attend Pena Blanca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pena Blanca Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pena Blanca Elementary School offer ?
Pena Blanca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pena Blanca Elementary School part of?
Pena Blanca Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458).

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