Ventana Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(520)209-8000
- Ventana Vista Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Ventana Vista Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 508 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ventana Vista Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ventana Vista Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #91 out of 1,842 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Catalina Foothills Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ventana Vista Elementary School is Catalina Foothills High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Esperero Canyon Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canyon View Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Canyon View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 386 students
1.5 miles
5725 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520)209-7700 1.5 PK-5 386 - Tucson Esperero Canyon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 599 students
1.5 miles
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520)209-7500 1.5 6-8 599 - Tucson Sunrise Drive Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
1.9 miles
5301 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-7900 1.9 K-5 576 - Tucson Catalina Foothills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1694 students
3.0 miles
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)209-8300 3.0 9-12 1694 - Tucson Basis Tucson North Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 1063 students
3.3 miles
5740 E. River Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520)207-0076 3.3 5-12 1063
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