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Rivera Elementary School

5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
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Tel: (520) 545-3900
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Rivera Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Rivera 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Rivera Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Rivera Elementary School 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 Rivera Elementary School is 0.13, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1752 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
46%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
3%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivera Elementary School's ranking?

Rivera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Rivera Elementary School?

473 students attend Rivera Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivera Elementary School?

Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Rivera Elementary School offer ?

Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Rivera Elementary School part of?

Rivera Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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