Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Curiel 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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-3
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curiel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Curiel School's student population of 241 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Curiel School is 0.41, 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)
(14-15)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Curiel School?
241 students attend Curiel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Curiel School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curiel School?
Curiel School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curiel School offer ?
Curiel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Curiel School part of?
Curiel School is part of Eloy Elementary District (4448) School District.
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