The Little Red Schoolhouse is a historic one-room schoolhouse located a few miles northeast of Nogales, Arizona, in the community of Beyerville.
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Little Red Schoolhouse ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Red Schoolhouse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Little Red Schoolhouse's student population of 176 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Little Red Schoolhouse ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Red Schoolhouse is 0.02, 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
#345 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
99%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Little Red Schoolhouse's ranking?
Little Red Schoolhouse is ranked #345 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Little Red Schoolhouse?
176 students attend Little Red Schoolhouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Little Red Schoolhouse students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Red Schoolhouse?
Little Red Schoolhouse has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Little Red Schoolhouse offer ?
Little Red Schoolhouse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Red Schoolhouse part of?
Little Red Schoolhouse is part of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District.
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