The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students (09-10)
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)34%
6%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)48%
41%
Black
(09-10)4%
6%
White
(09-10)13%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Richey Charter School?
141 students attend Richey Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Richey Charter School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Richey Charter School offer ?
Richey Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Richey Charter School part of?
Richey Charter School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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