Excellent
#110 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 5% in state
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
Elementary School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Tucson, AZ
A Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3400 W ORANGE GROVE RD, Tucson, AZ 85741
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Robert Hendricks Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where J Robert Hendricks Elementary 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$71,812
Median home value
$268,600
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85741; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Richardson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Faith Community AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Flowing Wells Digital CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Beautiful Savior AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is listed in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
What grades does J Robert Hendricks Elementary School serve?
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend J Robert Hendricks Elementary School?
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Robert Hendricks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Robert Hendricks Elementary School rank in AZ?
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School ranks #110 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is J Robert Hendricks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 J Robert Hendricks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J Robert Hendricks Elementary School a charter school?
No, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Robert Hendricks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (520) 696-8400
- Area population (ZIP 85741)
- 33,332
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 85741; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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