Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maurice C. Cash 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's student population of 825 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maurice C. Cash 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 Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1314 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's ranking?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Maurice C. Cash Elementary School often compared to?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Ranch School, Ignacio Conchos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
825 students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maurice C. Cash Elementary School offer ?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School part of?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School located?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is located in the Maricopa Garden Farms neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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