Ventana Vista Elementary School

6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Ventana Vista Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ventana Vista Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Ventana Vista Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Ventana Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
54%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ventana Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Ventana Vista Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ventana Vista Elementary School?
494 students attend Ventana Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ventana Vista Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ventana Vista Elementary School?
Ventana Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ventana Vista Elementary School offer ?
Ventana Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ventana Vista Elementary School part of?
Ventana Vista Elementary School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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