Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 71% 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-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School's student population of 438 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet 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 Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School's ranking?
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School is ranked #953 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School often compared to?
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Q Thomas Elementary School, Thomas M Knoles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School?
438 students attend Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School?
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School offer ?
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School part of?
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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