Bustoz School (Closed 2012)

2020 East Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bustoz School serves 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
75-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bustoz School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
85-89%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bustoz School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
48%
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Black
13%
6%
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White
44%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Bustoz School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bustoz School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bustoz School?
280 students attend Bustoz School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bustoz School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bustoz School?
Bustoz School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bustoz School offer ?
Bustoz School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bustoz School part of?
Bustoz School is part of Tempe School District (4258).

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