Alfred F Garcia School (Closed 2020)

1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alfred F Garcia 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
15%
45%
(18-19)
12%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alfred F Garcia School?
402 students attend Alfred F Garcia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alfred F Garcia School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfred F Garcia School?
Alfred F Garcia School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alfred F Garcia School offer ?
Alfred F Garcia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alfred F Garcia School part of?
Alfred F Garcia School is part of Murphy Elementary District (4265).

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