About This School
Robert Richardson Elementary School is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 6 elementary schools in Flowing Wells Unified District. It is a public school that serves 429 students in grades K-6.
Robert Richardson Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Robert Richardson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Robert Richardson Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Robert Richardson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Robert Richardson Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Robert Richardson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Robert Richardson Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Robert Richardson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Flowing Wells Unified District District Spending
$7,331Per Pupil
The Flowing Wells Unified District spends $7,331 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 37% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Flowing Wells Unified District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Lifelong Learning Academy 0.7 miles | |
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| Butterfield Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Green Fields Country Day School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Faith Community Academy 1.2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Flowing Wells Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Robert Richardson Elementary School6901 North Camino de La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8812
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 429
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Robert Richardson Elementary School had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
52%
Hispanic
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Black
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Robert Richardson Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Flowing Wells Unified DistrictAbout Tucson, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Tucson | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,981 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 27% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66%/33% |
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