Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rillito Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rillito Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rillito Center's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rillito Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rillito Center is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rillito Center's ranking?
Rillito Center is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rillito Center often compared to?
Rillito Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Asdb - Region 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rillito Center?
The graduation rate of Rillito Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Rillito Center?
82 students attend Rillito Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rillito Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rillito Center?
Rillito Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rillito Center offer ?
Rillito Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rillito Center part of?
Rillito Center is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Rillito Center located?
Rillito Center is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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