Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Marana Unified District in Tucson, Arizona. With 445 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Arizona elementary schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts (78% proficient) and Mathematics (66% proficient). The school's Hispanic and special education students also excel, ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively. Rattlesnake Ridge spends significantly more per student ($10,764) compared to district and state averages, which may contribute to its strong outcomes. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, potentially allowing for more individualized attention.

While Rattlesnake Ridge's overall performance is impressive, there are some variations in the rankings of different student subgroups. The school's multi-racial and English Language Learner (ELL) students rank lower compared to other subgroups, indicating a need for targeted interventions. Additionally, the nearby Leman Academy of Excellence, a public charter school, has consistently outperformed Rattlesnake Ridge in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8500 N Continental Links Dr
       Tucson, AZ  85743-7136


(520) 352-7000

District: Marana Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,764 Help


Students who attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marana Middle School
High:    Marana High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
40.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Marana Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (40.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is 15.3. 8 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is $10,764. 8 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary 259th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marana Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marana Unified District 152nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 83.16 151st 1062 85.8%
2010 78.99 222nd 1090 79.6%
2011 77.59 239th 1075 77.8%
2012 74.65 269th 1141 76.4%
2013 76.73 239th 1158 79.4%
2014 73.42 291st 1079 73.0%
2015 63.80 313th 955 67.2%
2016 73.01 281st 1079 74.0%
2017 69.57 331st 1106 70.1%
2018 71.19 312th 1109 71.9%
2019 69.22 319th 1039 69.3%
2021 76.18 280th 1226 77.2%
2022 67.15 278th 1000 72.2%
2023 66.62 371st 1245 70.2%
2024 68.55 259th 904 71.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.43 378th 1027 63.2%
2022 52.53 201st 444 54.7%
2023 41.97 392nd 617 36.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 505th 975 48.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 108th 417 74.1%
2021 67.28 185th 1201 84.6%
2022 44.67 103rd 145 29.0%
2023 60.27 223rd 820 72.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 321st 820 60.9%
2022 70.14 174th 618 71.8%
2023 55.64 417th 1116 62.6%
2024 91.71 38th 546 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.41 310th 1023 69.7%
2019 66.54 263rd 862 69.5%
2021 75.56 278th 1219 77.2%
2022 64.66 250th 824 69.7%
2023 65.65 371st 1219 69.6%
2024 59.94 206th 593 65.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.53 14th 239 94.1%
2022 52.89 50th 101 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.91 320th 1032 69.0%
2019 56.40 343rd 850 59.6%
2021 73.90 284th 1220 76.7%
2022 56.16 341st 830 58.9%
2023 63.84 386th 1216 68.3%
2024 58.29 231st 609 62.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.81 117th 620 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 254th 911 72.1%
2019 63.56 234th 709 67.0%
2021 70.13 260th 1198 78.3%
2022 75.20 148th 716 79.3%
2023 59.71 399th 1170 65.9%
2024 80.10 77th 472 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 287th 720 60.1%
2019 51.02 299th 595 49.7%
2021 69.49 308th 1161 73.5%
2022 55.08 339th 800 57.6%
2023 60.44 374th 1024 63.5%
2024 61.35 167th 477 65.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 411 30 31 176 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 421 35 39 196 3 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 460 30 38 199 7 n/a n/a 0 734
2011 421 14 20 245 2 7 34 0 743
2012 365 14 24 237 4 8 27 0 679
2013 348 15 24 220 6 7 30 0 650
2014 348 12 21 217 7 5 31 0 641
2015 330 14 21 215 2 3 29 0 614
2016 308 12 15 182 4 2 27 0 550
2017 288 8 7 178 4 1 14 0 500
2018 283 10 8 169 2 2 21 0 495
2019 288 9 6 172 3 2 24 0 504
2020 256 9 8 161 1 1 21 0 457
2021 234 8 7 139 1 0 19 0 408
2022 227 10 7 158 3 1 27 0 433
2023 218 10 5 180 4 1 27 0 445

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 650 32.3 20.1 15.5
2009 694 38.8 17.9 12.4
2010 734 37.7 19.4 21.1
2011 743 39.6 18.7 23.3
2012 679 44.6 15.2 22.8
2013 650 37.0 17.5 23.5
2014 641 33.0 19.4 25.4
2015 614 32.0 19.1 27
2016 550 31.0 17.7 26.9
2017 500 29.0 17.2 25.6
2018 495 27.0 18.3 23.6
2019 504 27.1 18.5 21.8
2020 457 26.0 17.5 23.9
2021 408 27.0 15.1 n/a
2022 433 29.0 14.9 7.6
2023 445 29.0 15.3 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 650 32.3 20.1 15.5
2009 694 38.8 17.9 12.4
2010 734 37.7 19.4 21.1
2011 743 39.6 18.7 23.3
2012 679 44.6 15.2 22.8
2013 650 37.0 17.5 23.5
2014 641 33.0 19.4 25.4
2015 614 32.0 19.1 27
2016 550 31.0 17.7 26.9
2017 500 29.0 17.2 25.6
2018 495 27.0 18.3 23.6
2019 504 27.1 18.5 21.8
2020 457 26.0 17.5 23.9
2021 408 27.0 15.1 n/a
2022 433 29.0 14.9 7.6
2023 445 29.0 15.3 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $243 (3.0%) $226 (2.8%) $712 (8.9%) $6,270 (78.5%) $1,250 (15.6%) $7,519 (94.1%) $7,988
2020 $374 (4.3%) $139 (1.6%) $888 (10.2%) $7,000 (80.6%) $1,168 (13.5%) $8,169 (94.1%) $8,682
2021 $270 (4.1%) $329 (4.9%) $870 (13.1%) $6,276 (94.2%) n/a $6,060 (91.0%) $6,660
2022 $740 (6.9%) $180 (1.7%) $1,659 (15.4%) $8,467 (78.7%) $1,377 (12.8%) $9,844 (91.5%) $10,764

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 319th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Change (%)
Total Students504445
 11.7%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic172180
 4.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White288218
 24.3%
Two or More Races2427
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%27.9%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary.

Students at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary are 49% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marana Middle School
High : Marana High School

Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary ranks 259th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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