Excellent
#53 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 3% in state
Esmond Station School
Elementary School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Tucson, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9400 S ATTERBURY WASH WAY, Tucson, AZ 85747
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esmond Station School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Esmond Station School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,290
Median home value
$345,900
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Vail Inclusive PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 2.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 759 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #2 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esmond Station School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esmond Station School
Esmond Station School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 739 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esmond Station School
What grades does Esmond Station School serve?
Esmond Station School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Esmond Station School?
Esmond Station School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esmond Station School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esmond Station School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esmond Station School rank in AZ?
Esmond Station School ranks #53 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Esmond Station School's MySchoolScout rating?
Esmond Station School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Esmond Station School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esmond Station School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Esmond Station School a charter school?
No, Esmond Station School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esmond Station School a Title I school?
No, Esmond Station School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (520) 879-3400
- Area population (ZIP 85747)
- 26,808
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85747; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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