B
Good
75/100

Walter J Meyer School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 411 N. 9th St., Tombstone, AZ 85638
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in Arizona
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
174
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%53/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−1 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%27%reading -18 pts, math -31 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -4 pts, math -23 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +10 pts, math -9 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 411 N. 9th St.
City Tombstone
ZIP Code 85638
District 0408600
NCES School ID 040860000810
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85638

Understanding the community around Walter J Meyer School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,542
Per Capita Income $33,416
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $157,500
Median Rent $830
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walter J Meyer School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.0%
Hispanic/Latino 34.5%
Two or More Races 8.6%
Black 0.6%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 174
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walter J Meyer School?
Walter J Meyer School has 174 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Walter J Meyer School serve?
Walter J Meyer School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walter J Meyer School receive per student?
Walter J Meyer School receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walter J Meyer School in 85638 ▼
Avg Home Value
$240,132
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
26.3%

Other Schools in 85638

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026