Walter J Meyer School

411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walter J Meyer School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walter J Meyer School's student population of 174 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter J Meyer School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter J Meyer School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#898 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
35%
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40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter J Meyer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
34%
48%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
54%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter J Meyer School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter J Meyer School's ranking?
Walter J Meyer School is ranked #898 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Walter J Meyer School often compared to?
Walter J Meyer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Walter J Meyer School?
174 students attend Walter J Meyer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walter J Meyer School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter J Meyer School offer ?
Walter J Meyer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walter J Meyer School part of?
Walter J Meyer School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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