Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raul Grijalva Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raul Grijalva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Raul Grijalva Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raul Grijalva Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raul Grijalva Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
88%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul Grijalva Elementary School's ranking?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is ranked #1878 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raul Grijalva Elementary School often compared to?
Raul Grijalva Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
476 students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Raul Grijalva Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raul Grijalva Elementary School offer ?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raul Grijalva Elementary School part of?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Raul Grijalva Elementary School located?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is located in the Midvale Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Midvale Park.
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