Below Average
#1529 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Rillito Center
School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Tucson, AZ
An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
266 E PASTIME RD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rillito Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 Rillito Center 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Presidio SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Academy of Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.9 mi | 28 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rillito Center is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rillito Center
Rillito Center is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rillito Center
What grades does Rillito Center serve?
Rillito Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rillito Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rillito Center is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rillito Center rank in AZ?
Rillito Center ranks #1,529 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rillito Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Rillito Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rillito Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rillito Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rillito Center a charter school?
No, Rillito Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rillito Center a Title I school?
No, Rillito Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.3%
- Phone
- (520) 696-6420
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 85705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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