Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sahuaro School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sahuaro School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sahuaro School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuaro School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuaro School is 0.66, which is more 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
#819 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuaro School's ranking?
Sahuaro School is ranked #819 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuaro School often compared to?
Sahuaro Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Alhambra Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sahuaro School?
543 students attend Sahuaro School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sahuaro School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuaro School?
Sahuaro School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuaro School offer ?
Sahuaro School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sahuaro School part of?
Sahuaro School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Sahuaro School located?
Sahuaro School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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