Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orangewood 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orangewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orangewood School's student population of 850 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orangewood 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 Orangewood School is 0.65, 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
#1291 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
19%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangewood School's ranking?
Orangewood School is ranked #1291 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Orangewood School often compared to?
Orangewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Richard E Miller School, Maryland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orangewood School?
850 students attend Orangewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Orangewood School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangewood School?
Orangewood School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orangewood School offer ?
Orangewood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Orangewood School part of?
Orangewood School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Orangewood School located?
Orangewood School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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