Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Justine Spitalny Ste3am 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School's student population of 682 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Justine Spitalny Ste3am 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 Justine Spitalny Ste3am School is 0.13, 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
#1743 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justine Spitalny Ste3am School's ranking?
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School is ranked #1743 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Justine Spitalny Ste3am School?
682 students attend Justine Spitalny Ste3am School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Justine Spitalny Ste3am School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justine Spitalny Ste3am School?
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Justine Spitalny Ste3am School offer ?
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Justine Spitalny Ste3am School part of?
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Justine Spitalny Ste3am School located?
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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