Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tumbleweed 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 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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-6
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tumbleweed Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tumbleweed Elementary 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 Tumbleweed Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#736 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumbleweed Elementary School's ranking?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tumbleweed Elementary School often compared to?
Tumbleweed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School?
448 students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tumbleweed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumbleweed Elementary School?
Tumbleweed Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumbleweed Elementary School offer ?
Tumbleweed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tumbleweed Elementary School part of?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Tumbleweed Elementary School located?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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