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#1396 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Walter J Meyer School
Elementary School · Tombstone Unified District (4168) · Tombstone, AZ
A Tombstone Unified District (4168) elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1000, Tombstone, AZ 85638
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter J Meyer School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Walter J Meyer 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,172
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Tombstone Unified District (4168)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huachuca City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 249 | 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.
Tombstone Unified District (4168)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter J Meyer School is listed in Tombstone Unified District (4168); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter J Meyer School
Walter J Meyer School is a public elementary school in Tombstone, AZ, part of Tombstone Unified District (4168), serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter J Meyer School
What grades does Walter J Meyer School serve?
Walter J Meyer School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter J Meyer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter J Meyer School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter J Meyer School rank in AZ?
Walter J Meyer School ranks #1,396 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Walter J Meyer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter J Meyer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Walter J Meyer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter J Meyer School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walter J Meyer School a charter school?
No, Walter J Meyer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter J Meyer School a Title I school?
No, Walter J Meyer School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (520) 457-3371
- Area population (ZIP 85638)
- 1,621
- Area median age
- 59.6
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 85638; 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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