Rio Colorado Elementary School
Rio Colorado Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Rio Colorado Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
School Overview
Rio Colorado Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rio Colorado Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rio Colorado Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1979 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rio Colorado Elementary School is Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is San Luis Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arizona Desert Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Luis Arizona Desert Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 687 students10
0.2 miles
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940 0.2 K-6 687 - San Luis Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 125 students10
0.2 miles
1233 N. Main
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-8550 0.2 9-12 125 - San Luis San Luis Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 660 students10
0.2 miles
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540 0.2 6-8 660 - San Luis San Luis Pre-school Grades: PK | 119 students
0.4 miles
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-4774 0.4 PK 119 - San Luis Ed Pastor Elementary 4 Math: 25% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 457 students10
1.0 miles
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540 1 K-6 457
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