Below Average
#1553 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Rivera Elementary
Elementary School · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Tucson, AZ
A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5102 S CHERRY AVE, Tucson, AZ 85706
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rivera Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Rivera 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$49,072
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Drexel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Los Amigos Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 613 | 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.
Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivera Elementary is listed in Sunnyside Unified District (4407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivera Elementary
Rivera Elementary is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivera Elementary
What grades does Rivera Elementary serve?
Rivera Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rivera Elementary?
Rivera Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivera Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivera Elementary rank in AZ?
Rivera Elementary ranks #1,553 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rivera Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivera Elementary 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 Rivera Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivera Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rivera Elementary a charter school?
No, Rivera Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivera Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rivera Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (520) 545-3900
- Area population (ZIP 85706)
- 56,022
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
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 85706; 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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