Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#295 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's ranking?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manuel Demiguel Elementary School often compared to?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles W Sechrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
579 students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offer ?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School part of?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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