Excellent
#262 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 13% in state
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Marana Unified District (4404) · Tucson, AZ
A Marana Unified District (4404) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8500 N CONTINENTAL LINKS DR, Tucson, AZ 85743
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$89,484
Median home value
$329,200
Median rent
$1,661/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85743; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Coyote Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Twin Peaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Dove Mountain K-8Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 938 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marana Unified District (4404)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is listed in Marana Unified District (4404); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Marana Unified District (4404), serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
What grades does Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary serve?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary rank in AZ?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks #262 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (520) 352-7000
- Area population (ZIP 85743)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 85743; 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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