Below Average
#1588 of 2,006 schools in AZ
San Cayetano Elementary School
Elementary School · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Rio Rico, AZ
A Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1412 W FRONTAGE RD, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Cayetano Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 San Cayetano 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,672
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabasas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 386 | 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.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Cayetano Elementary School is listed in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Cayetano Elementary School
San Cayetano Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rio Rico, AZ, part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Cayetano Elementary School
What grades does San Cayetano Elementary School serve?
San Cayetano Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Cayetano Elementary School?
San Cayetano Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Cayetano Elementary School rank in AZ?
San Cayetano Elementary School ranks #1,588 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Cayetano Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Cayetano Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 San Cayetano Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Cayetano Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Cayetano Elementary School a charter school?
No, San Cayetano Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Cayetano Elementary School a Title I school?
No, San Cayetano Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (520) 375-8300
- Area population (ZIP 85648)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85648; 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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