Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Falcon Hill Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Hill Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Falcon Hill Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Falcon Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Falcon Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noah Webster Schools- Mesa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Falcon Hill Elementary School?
487 students attend Falcon Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Falcon Hill Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Hill Elementary School?
Falcon Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falcon Hill Elementary School offer ?
Falcon Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Falcon Hill Elementary School part of?
Falcon Hill Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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