Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bernard Black 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernard Black Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernard Black 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 Bernard Black 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
#1678 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
23%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard Black Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard Black Elementary School is ranked #1678 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bernard Black Elementary School often compared to?
Bernard Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C J Jorgensen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bernard Black Elementary School?
617 students attend Bernard Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bernard Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernard Black Elementary School?
Bernard Black Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bernard Black Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bernard Black Elementary School part of?
Bernard Black Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is Bernard Black Elementary School located?
Bernard Black Elementary School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
School Reviews
1 2/11/2020
This school Removed ass gets better teacher.
5 4/16/2018
I think is a good school but need more teachers so they have small groups of students
3 4/16/2018
Great use of technology
5 7/16/2014
I would love to see a head start program for 4 yrs old kids is it possible.
5 7/27/2012
They are working hard to turn this school around. The teachers and office staff are welcoming and encouraging .
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