Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cactus Wren 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cactus Wren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cactus Wren Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cactus Wren 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 Cactus Wren Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
53%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus Wren Elementary School's ranking?
Cactus Wren Elementary School is ranked #1729 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cactus Wren Elementary School?
422 students attend Cactus Wren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cactus Wren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Wren Elementary School?
Cactus Wren Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus Wren Elementary School offer ?
Cactus Wren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cactus Wren Elementary School part of?
Cactus Wren Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Cactus Wren Elementary School located?
Cactus Wren Elementary School is located in the Newcastle Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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