Aire Libre Elementary School
Aire Libre Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Aire Libre Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Aire Libre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Aire Libre Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
Aire Libre Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Aire Libre Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1029 out of 2120 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paradise Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Aire Libre Elementary School is Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Campo Bello Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cave Creek Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 72 students10
0.3 miles
2321 East Bell Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(602) 687-8282 0.3 7-12 72 - Phoenix Campo Bello Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 441 students10
0.9 miles
2650 East Contention Mine Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200 0.9 PK-6 441 - Phoenix Crestview College Preparatory High School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 275 students10
1.0 miles
2616 East Greenway
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555 1 7-12 275 - Phoenix Echo Mountain Intermediate School Math: 23% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 421 students10
1.0 miles
1811 E. Michigan 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600 1 PK-6 421 - Phoenix Echo Mountain Primary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 550 students10
1.0 miles
1811 E Michigan Ave 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500 1 PK-6 550
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