Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Park Community School 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Big Park Community School?
193 students attend Big Park Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Big Park Community School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Park Community School?
Big Park Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Park Community School offer ?
Big Park Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Big Park Community School part of?
Big Park Community School is part of Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) School District.
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