Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arizona City 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arizona City Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 2800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arizona City 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 Arizona City Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1791 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona City Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona City Elementary School is ranked #1791 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona City Elementary School often compared to?
Arizona City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toltec Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona City Elementary School?
744 students attend Arizona City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Arizona City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arizona City Elementary School?
Arizona City Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona City Elementary School offer ?
Arizona City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Arizona City Elementary School part of?
Arizona City Elementary School is part of Toltec School District (4450).
School Reviews
1 5/16/2017
This district spends all of its money on ineffective admin. Class sizes are over 30 kids in a class. They have a budget deficit that is going to make more cuts to student services. The board is not astute and offered admin contracts with no cuts but instead cut 4 teacher positions and making kindergarten half day.
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