Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coyote Ridge 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 20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
80%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coyote Ridge's ranking?
Coyote Ridge is ranked #1297 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coyote Ridge?
568 students attend Coyote Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Coyote Ridge students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Ridge?
Coyote Ridge has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coyote Ridge offer ?
Coyote Ridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coyote Ridge part of?
Coyote Ridge is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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