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Dove Mountain K-8 vs. Richard B Wilson Jr School

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School Overview

School
Dove Mountain K-8
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Richard B Wilson Jr School
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dove Mountain K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dove Mountain K-8 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 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Richard B Wilson Jr School in Tucson, AZ serves 788 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to Amphitheater Unified District's ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 52%, which is higher than the state average of 34% and the district average of 37%, though it has declined from a high of 81% in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 60%, higher than the Arizona state average of 40% and the district average of 44%, but has decreased significantly from over 90% in the early 2010s.
Science proficiency is 38%, higher than the state average of 24% and district average of 27%, maintaining a top 30% ranking statewide.
Enrollment decreased from over 1,350 students in 2017–2018 to 788 currently, with minority enrollment at 37% reflecting a diverse student body including 224 Hispanic and 27 students of two or more races.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
938 students
788 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dove Mountain K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richard B Wilson Jr School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dove Mountain K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richard B Wilson Jr School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dove Mountain K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richard B Wilson Jr School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dove Mountain K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richard B Wilson Jr School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#223 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#290 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dove Mountain K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richard B Wilson Jr School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)
52%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dove Mountain K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard B Wilson Jr School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dove Mountain K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard B Wilson Jr School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dove Mountain K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Richard B Wilson Jr School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
-
Kindergarten Students
91
35
Grade 1 Students
82
46
Grade 2 Students
95
47
Grade 3 Students
114
57
Grade 4 Students
111
74
Grade 5 Students
106
72
Grade 6 Students
115
125
Grade 7 Students
116
143
Grade 8 Students
105
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dove Mountain K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richard B Wilson Jr School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dove Mountain K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richard B Wilson Jr School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dove Mountain K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richard B Wilson Jr School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richard B Wilson Jr School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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