C
Below Average
50/100

Rio Vista Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1351 E LIMBERLOST DR, Tucson, AZ 85719
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Arizona
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 5th percentile
Resources
A
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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%5/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% 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 +34 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 proficiency39% (−4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−2 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
White45%35%reading -22 pts, math -31 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts40th 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 1351 E LIMBERLOST DR
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85719
District 0400680
NCES School ID 040068001286
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85719

Understanding the community around Rio Vista Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,144
Per Capita Income $22,627
Poverty Rate 18.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,400
Median Rent $973
Owner-Occupied 28.0%
Renter-Occupied 72.0%
View full data for ZIP 85719 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rio Vista Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.5%
White 24.0%
Black 5.9%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 2.0%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 30.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rio Vista Elementary School?
Rio Vista Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 50 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 Rio Vista Elementary School?
Rio Vista Elementary School has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School serve?
Rio Vista Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rio Vista Elementary School receive per student?
Rio Vista Elementary School receives $11,759 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rio Vista Elementary School in 85719 ▼
Avg Home Value
$340,123
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
72.0%

Other Schools in 85719

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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