A
Very Good
87/100

W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 425 N SAHUARA AVE, Tucson, AZ 85711
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 68th 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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
161
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%68/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% 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 +43 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 proficiency47% (+4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+0 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
White65%45%reading -2 pts, math -21 pts37th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%37%reading +2 pts, math -3 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +2 pts, math +2 pts51st 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 425 N SAHUARA AVE
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85711
District 0408800
NCES School ID 040880000900
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85711

Understanding the community around W Arthur Sewel Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,227
Per Capita Income $28,434
Poverty Rate 18.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $224,300
Median Rent $954
Owner-Occupied 48.4%
Renter-Occupied 51.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.3%
White 28.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Black 5.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 161
Teachers (FTE) 14.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has 161 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does W Arthur Sewel Elementary School serve?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does W Arthur Sewel Elementary School receive per student?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School receives $13,118 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W Arthur Sewel Elementary School in 85711 ▼
Avg Home Value
$284,211
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,190
1-Year Change
-1.0%
% Renters
51.6%

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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