Alfred F Garcia School
Alfred F Garcia School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Alfred F Garcia School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Alfred F Garcia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alfred F Garcia School's student population of 452 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Rankings
Alfred F Garcia School is ranked within the bottom 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 Alfred F Garcia School is 0.15, 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 | #2034 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murphy Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alfred F Garcia School is Durango Transitional Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jack L Kuban Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Jack L Kuban Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 382 students10
0.7 miles
3201 West Sherman St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002 0.7 PK-8 382 - Phoenix Durango Transitional Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 3-12 | 81 students
0.8 miles
3125 West Durango
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 452-4700 0.8 3-12 81 - Phoenix Arthur M Hamilton School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 215 students10
0.9 miles
2020 W. Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5330 0.9 PK-8 215 - Phoenix Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. Alternative School
0.9 miles
3402 West Cocopah
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 352-0350 0.9 n/a n/a - Phoenix William R Sullivan Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 580 students10
1.1 miles
2 N. 31 Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002 1.1 PK-8 580
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