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Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,278 students in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,278 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#554 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
151 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
5%
# Asian Students
10 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,389 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
47%
# Black Students
526 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
23%
6%
# White Students
115 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
270
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,953 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,479 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,953
$11,274
Spending / Student
$12,479
$11,177
Best Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Brunson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6900
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6900
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4505 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6700
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Pat Tillman Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
4825 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,278 students.
What is the rank of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District is ranked #548 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
61% of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,479 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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