Jack L Kuban Elementary School

3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jack L Kuban 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than 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: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jack L Kuban Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Jack L Kuban Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Jack L Kuban 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 Jack L Kuban Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#1642 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
35%
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18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jack L Kuban Elementary 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.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
96%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack L Kuban Elementary School's ranking?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is ranked #1642 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Jack L Kuban Elementary School often compared to?
Jack L Kuban Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur M Hamilton School, William R Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
447 students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jack L Kuban Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack L Kuban Elementary School offer ?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jack L Kuban Elementary School part of?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is part of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District.
In what neighborhood is Jack L Kuban Elementary School located?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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