Serving 795 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wrightson Ridge K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School's student population of 795 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wrightson Ridge K-8 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 Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrightson Ridge K-8 School's ranking?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is ranked #870 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
795 students attend Wrightson Ridge K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wrightson Ridge K-8 School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightson Ridge K-8 School?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wrightson Ridge K-8 School offer ?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wrightson Ridge K-8 School part of?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.
In what neighborhood is Wrightson Ridge K-8 School located?
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School is located in the Rancho Sahuarita neighborhood of Sahuarita, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Rancho Sahuarita.
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