Bicentennial North School
Tel:
(623)237-4009
- Bicentennial North School serves 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Bicentennial North School places 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bicentennial North School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 798 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bicentennial North School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bicentennial North School is 0.30, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1148 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bicentennial North School is Independence High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Camelback Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bicentennial South School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Bicentennial South School Grades: PK-3 | 578 students
0.3 miles
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623)237-4012 0.3 PK-3 578 - Glendale Camelback Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 551 students
0.7 miles
7634 West Camelback Road
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623)247-2204 0.7 K-8 551 - Glendale Coyote Ridge Grades: PK-8 | 819 students
0.7 miles
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623)237-4000 0.7 PK-8 819 - Glendale Don Mensendick School Grades: 4-8 | 931 students
0.7 miles
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)237-4000 0.7 4-8 931 - Glendale William C Jack School Grades: PK-3 | 761 students
0.8 miles
6600 West Missouri Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)237-4000 0.8 PK-3 761
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