Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Quartzsite Elementary 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 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- 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
Quartzsite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Quartzsite Elementary School's student population of 18 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quartzsite Elementary School 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 Quartzsite Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#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
39%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quartzsite Elementary School's ranking?
Quartzsite Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
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 Quartzsite Elementary School?
18 students attend Quartzsite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Quartzsite Elementary School students are White, and 39% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quartzsite Elementary School?
Quartzsite Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quartzsite Elementary School offer ?
Quartzsite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Quartzsite Elementary School part of?
Quartzsite Elementary School is part of Quartzsite Elementary District (4511) School District.
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