West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis

8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
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Top 50%
Serving 3 students in grades 7-12, West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis's student population of 3 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
3 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
55-59%
45%
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(18-19)
40-44%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
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47%
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Black
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6%
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White
67%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
33%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis?
3 students attend West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis offer ?
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis part of?

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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