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Rio Vista Elementary School

Elementary School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Tucson, AZ

An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1351 E LIMBERLOST DR, Tucson, AZ 85719

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,104
Chronic Absenteeism56.8%

Students at Rio Vista Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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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The neighborhood

Where Rio Vista 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$41,086

Median home value

$266,900

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

29.7%

Poverty rate

31.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85719; 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
Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified6.6K–120.8 mi147Compare →
SatoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.8 mi13Compare →
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.9 mi302Compare →
Rillito CenterEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–121.2 mi73Compare →

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.

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 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

Rio Vista Elementary School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rio Vista Elementary School

Rio Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rio Vista Elementary School

What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School serve?

Rio Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?

Rio Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rio Vista Elementary School rank in AZ?

Rio Vista Elementary School ranks #1,072 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Rio Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rio Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Rio Vista Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Vista Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rio Vista Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rio Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rio Vista Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rio Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.8%
Area population (ZIP 85719)
49,609
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
23.3
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 85719; 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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