Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blake Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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-2
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blake Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Blake Primary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blake Primary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
28%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 schools are Blake Primary School often compared to?
Blake Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace Elementary School, Le Pera Elementary School, Ehrenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blake Primary School?
354 students attend Blake Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Blake Primary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blake Primary School?
Blake Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blake Primary School offer ?
Blake Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blake Primary School part of?
Blake Primary School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510).
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