Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Vista Elementary School serves the southern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Vista Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
33%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-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 Rio Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Vista Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rio Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?
338 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rio Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementary School?
Rio Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School offer ?
Rio Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rio Vista Elementary School part of?
Rio Vista Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Rio Vista Elementary School located?
Rio Vista Elementary School is located in the Campus Farm neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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