Thatcher Elementary School vs. Ruth Powell Elementary School
Should you attend Thatcher Elementary School or Ruth Powell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thatcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 541 students in grades 3-6, Thatcher Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-6
Total Students
541 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#771 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
58
Kindergarten Students
-
71
Grade 1 Students
-
76
Grade 2 Students
-
76
Grade 3 Students
132
74
Grade 4 Students
134
67
Grade 5 Students
122
53
Grade 6 Students
153
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
69%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
