Irene Lopez School

4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Irene Lopez School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Irene Lopez School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Irene Lopez School's student population of 433 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Irene Lopez 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 Irene Lopez School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1101 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Irene Lopez School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irene Lopez 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 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irene Lopez 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
88%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irene Lopez School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Irene Lopez School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irene Lopez School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irene Lopez School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irene Lopez School's ranking?
Irene Lopez School is ranked #1101 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Irene Lopez School often compared to?
Irene Lopez Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E Chavez Community School 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Irene Lopez School?
433 students attend Irene Lopez School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Irene Lopez School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irene Lopez School?
Irene Lopez School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Irene Lopez School offer ?
Irene Lopez School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Irene Lopez School part of?
In what neighborhood is Irene Lopez School located?
Irene Lopez School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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