C
Below Average
51/100

Picture Rocks Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5875 N SANDERS RD, Tucson, AZ 85743
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 33rd percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
491
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%33/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 −13 points worse 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 proficiency24% (−19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−18 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
White27%32%reading -33 pts, math -26 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income22%23%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts19th 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 5875 N SANDERS RD
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85743
District 0404630
NCES School ID 040463001164
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85743

Understanding the community around Picture Rocks Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,584
Per Capita Income $41,747
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $293,100
Median Rent $1,511
Owner-Occupied 85.2%
Renter-Occupied 14.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Picture Rocks Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.0%
Hispanic/Latino 35.0%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 1.0%
American Indian 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 491
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Picture Rocks Elementary?
Picture Rocks Elementary has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Picture Rocks Elementary?
Picture Rocks Elementary has 491 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Picture Rocks Elementary serve?
Picture Rocks Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Picture Rocks Elementary receive per student?
Picture Rocks Elementary receives $11,246 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Picture Rocks Elementary in 85743 ▼
Avg Home Value
$396,026
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,713
1-Year Change
-1.7%
% Renters
14.8%

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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