Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Simon 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Simon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
San Simon School's student population of 98 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Simon School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Simon School is 0.48, 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
#913 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Simon School's ranking?
San Simon School is ranked #913 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Simon School?
The graduation rate of San Simon School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend San Simon School?
98 students attend San Simon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of San Simon School students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Simon School?
San Simon School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Simon School offer ?
San Simon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is San Simon School part of?
San Simon School is part of San Simon Unified District (4172) School District.
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