Summary:
The city of Rio Rico, Arizona is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District. While the district as a whole is ranked 258 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Coatimundi Middle School stands out as the top performer, with 40-42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22-26% proficient or better in Mathematics on state assessments. It also has the highest SchoolDigger ranking among the middle schools, at 2 stars. At the elementary level, Mountain View School has the highest test scores, with 30-33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23-33% in Mathematics, and the highest SchoolDigger ranking at 1 star.
Overall, the Rio Rico schools face significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. However, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement, and targeted interventions and support may help these schools better serve their students and address the achievement gaps that currently exist.
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