Walter J Meyer School
Tel:
(520)457-2217
- Walter J Meyer School serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Walter J Meyer School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walter J Meyer School's student population of 126 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 126 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walter J Meyer School's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walter J Meyer School is 0.50, 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 | #754 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tombstone Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walter J Meyer School is Ctd - Tombstone High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buena High School (14.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (15.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tombstone Ctd - Tombstone High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
Yellow Jacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520)457-2215 1.0 9-12 n/a - Tombstone Tombstone High School Grades: 9-12 | 325 students
1.0 miles
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520)457-2215 1.0 9-12 325 - Sierra Vista Ctd - Buena High School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
14.4 miles
5225 E. Buena School Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2869 14.4 10-12 n/a - Sierra Vista Buena High School Grades: 7-12 | 2182 students
14.6 miles
5225 E. Buena School Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2714 14.6 7-12 2182 - Sierra Vista Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
15.1 miles
100 S Colonia De Salud Suite,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)803-3006 15.1 6-12 n/a
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