Polytechnic Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)91%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Polytechnic Elementary School?
350 students attend Polytechnic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Polytechnic Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Polytechnic Elementary School offer ?
Polytechnic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Polytechnic Elementary School part of?
Polytechnic Elementary School is part of Arizona State University Preparatory Academy (89949) School District.
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