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#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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$10,071
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Esmond Station School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
75%

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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The neighborhood

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

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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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified9.1K–120.7 mi85Compare →
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–61.7 mi531Compare →
Vail Inclusive PreschoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK2.5 mi279Compare →
Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.6 mi759Compare →

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%
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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