Richard B Wilson Jr School

2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Richard B Wilson Jr School's student population of 913 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
913 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard B Wilson Jr School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#312 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
32%
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61%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
61%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard B Wilson Jr School's ranking?
Richard B Wilson Jr School is ranked #312 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Richard B Wilson Jr School often compared to?
Richard B Wilson Jr Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Richard B Wilson Jr School?
913 students attend Richard B Wilson Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Richard B Wilson Jr School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard B Wilson Jr School?
Richard B Wilson Jr School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard B Wilson Jr School offer ?
Richard B Wilson Jr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Richard B Wilson Jr School part of?
Richard B Wilson Jr School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.

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Last Day of School
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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