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Rio Vista Elementary School vs. Sam Hughes Elementary School

Should you attend Rio Vista Elementary School or Sam Hughes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rio Vista Elementary School
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sam Hughes Elementary School
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Rio Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
359 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sam Hughes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sam Hughes Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sam Hughes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sam Hughes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#748 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#144 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sam Hughes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sam Hughes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sam Hughes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rio Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sam Hughes Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
63
Grade 1 Students
52
66
Grade 2 Students
67
55
Grade 3 Students
54
52
Grade 4 Students
56
53
Grade 5 Students
66
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sam Hughes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sam Hughes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sam Hughes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Vista Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sam Hughes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tucson Unified District (4403) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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