Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B Wright 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John B Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John B Wright Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
John B Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John B Wright Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1266 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
48%
Black
24%
6%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B Wright Elementary School's ranking?
John B Wright Elementary School is ranked #1266 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John B Wright Elementary School often compared to?
John B Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davidson Elementary School, Desert Sky Community School, W V Whitmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John B Wright Elementary School?
422 students attend John B Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John B Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B Wright Elementary School?
John B Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John B Wright Elementary School offer ?
John B Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B Wright Elementary School part of?
John B Wright Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is John B Wright Elementary School located?
John B Wright Elementary School is located in the The Garden District neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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