Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Amberlea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amberlea Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amberlea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amberlea Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
83%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amberlea Elementary School's ranking?
Amberlea Elementary School is ranked #1450 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Amberlea Elementary School often compared to?
Amberlea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts, Desert Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amberlea Elementary School?
488 students attend Amberlea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Amberlea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amberlea Elementary School?
Amberlea Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amberlea Elementary School offer ?
Amberlea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Amberlea Elementary School part of?
Amberlea Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
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