Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rivera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rivera Elementary serves the northern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rivera Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rivera Elementary School 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 Rivera Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1530 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
94%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivera Elementary School's ranking?
Rivera Elementary School is ranked #1530 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rivera Elementary School often compared to?
Rivera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rivera Elementary School?
454 students attend Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rivera Elementary School offer ?
Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rivera Elementary School part of?
Rivera Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
In what neighborhood is Rivera Elementary School located?
Rivera Elementary School is located in the Cherry Avenue neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Cherry Avenue.
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