Richard B Wilson Jr School

2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 788 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • 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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Attribute

School Overview

Richard B Wilson Jr School's student population of 788 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

School Rankings

Richard B Wilson Jr School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard B Wilson Jr School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#328 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
35%
60%
40%
38%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard B Wilson Jr School's ranking?
Richard B Wilson Jr School is ranked #328 out of 1,956 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Richard B Wilson Jr School?
788 students attend Richard B Wilson Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Richard B Wilson Jr School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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