Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, White Tanks Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Tanks Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Tanks Learning Center's student population of 16 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Tanks Learning Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Tanks Learning Center is 0.67, which is more 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
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
47%
Black
31%
6%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Tanks Learning Center's ranking?
White Tanks Learning Center is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are White Tanks Learning Center often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend White Tanks Learning Center?
16 students attend White Tanks Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of White Tanks Learning Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 31% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Tanks Learning Center?
White Tanks Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Tanks Learning Center offer ?
White Tanks Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is White Tanks Learning Center part of?
White Tanks Learning Center is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
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