C
Below Average
55/100

Rivera Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5102 S CHERRY AVE, Tucson, AZ 85706
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B
Students gain 1.08 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 55th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%55/100Students gain 1.08 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 −10 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 proficiency26% (−17 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−4 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
Hispanic26%37%reading -8 pts, math +4 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income25%38%reading -7 pts, math +7 pts41st 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 5102 S CHERRY AVE
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85706
District 0408170
NCES School ID 040817002849
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85706

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,532
Per Capita Income $20,149
Poverty Rate 24.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%
High School or Higher 68.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,500
Median Rent $949
Owner-Occupied 57.1%
Renter-Occupied 42.9%
View full data for ZIP 85706 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rivera Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 94.3%
White 2.9%
American Indian 1.9%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rivera Elementary?
Rivera Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Rivera Elementary?
Rivera Elementary has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Rivera Elementary serve?
Rivera Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rivera Elementary receive per student?
Rivera Elementary receives $11,046 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rivera Elementary in 85706 ▼
Avg Home Value
$260,324
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,294
1-Year Change
-1.9%
% Renters
42.9%

Other Schools in 85706

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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