Best Schools in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,738 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Rita Ranch greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
The top high schools in Rita Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vail Blended Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 74 Students
2. Empire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
3. Mica Mountain High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students
4. Cienega High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1913 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
The top middle schools in Rita Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Sky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Rincon Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
3. Old Vail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
The top elementary schools in Rita Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Senita Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 704 Students
2. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
3. Mesquite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
4. Esmond Station School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 740 Students
5. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 505 Students
6. Acacia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
7. Desert Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ has a total population of 17,760 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ
How many schools are in Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,738 students in total.
How do schools in Rita Ranch perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Rita Ranch score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Rita Ranch greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rita Ranch?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations