1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Avalon Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Avalon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Avalon Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Avalon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Avalon Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
46%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
51%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?

257 students attend Avalon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Avalon Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Avalon Elementary School offer ?

Avalon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Avalon Elementary School part of?

Avalon Elementary School is part of Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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