Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Amberlea Elementary 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amberlea Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive to the school that takes 5-10 minutes and is generally within 0.8 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amberlea Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Imagine, Create, Achieve!
School Rankings
Amberlea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amberlea Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1708 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amberlea Elementary School's ranking?
Amberlea Elementary School is ranked #1708 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Amberlea Elementary School often compared to?
Amberlea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts, Desert Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amberlea Elementary School?
457 students attend Amberlea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Amberlea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amberlea Elementary School?
Amberlea Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amberlea Elementary School offer ?
Amberlea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amberlea Elementary School part of?
Amberlea Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
In what neighborhood is Amberlea Elementary School located?
Amberlea Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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