Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bicentennial North 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 was 18% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
6%
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
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bicentennial North School's ranking?
Bicentennial North School is ranked #1308 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bicentennial North School?
542 students attend Bicentennial North School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bicentennial North School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bicentennial North School?
Bicentennial North School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bicentennial North School offer ?
Bicentennial North School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bicentennial North School part of?
Bicentennial North School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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