Rillito Center serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Rillito Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rillito Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rillito Center's student population of 75 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rillito Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rillito Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rillito Center's ranking?
Rillito Center is ranked #1081 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rillito Center often compared to?
Rillito Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dan Hinton Accommodation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rillito Center?
The graduation rate of Rillito Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Rillito Center?
75 students attend Rillito Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rillito Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rillito Center offer ?
Rillito Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rillito Center part of?
Rillito Center is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
School Reviews
Review Rillito Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Can rap lyrics and hip hop beats help students learn more? Studies and some public schools say yes!
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
Charter schools are growing in DC, and we analyze the response to recent numbers that show the student population in D.C. charter schools has outpaced the numbers for traditional public schools throughout the district.
