Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rillito Center ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rillito Center's student population of 59 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rillito Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rillito Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rillito Center's ranking?
Rillito Center is ranked #1177 out of 1,921 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, Asdb - Region 3, Southwest Region by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
59 students attend Rillito Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rillito Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has a student ration of 3:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rillito Center part of?
Rillito Center is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Rillito Center located?
Rillito Center is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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