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#162 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 8% in state

Ventana Vista Elementary School

Elementary School · Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Tucson, AZ

A Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6085 N KOLB RD, Tucson, AZ 85750

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,030
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Ventana Vista Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 Ventana 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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

$100,146

Median home value

$518,000

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

68.7%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85750; 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

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Sunrise Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.7 mi490Compare →
Fruchthendler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–63.5 mi327Compare →
Castlehill Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–53.7 mi99Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$10,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ventana Vista Elementary School is listed in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ventana Vista Elementary School

Ventana Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ventana Vista Elementary School

What grades does Ventana Vista Elementary School serve?

Ventana Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ventana Vista Elementary School?

Ventana Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ventana Vista Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ventana Vista Elementary School rank in AZ?

Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks #162 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ventana Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ventana Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ventana Vista Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ventana Vista Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ventana Vista Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ventana Vista Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 85750)
24,435
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
56.7
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 85750; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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