Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bicentennial South 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bicentennial South School's student population of 780 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bicentennial South School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bicentennial South School is 0.21, 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
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bicentennial South School's ranking?
Bicentennial South School is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bicentennial South School often compared to?
Bicentennial South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial North School, Challenger Basic School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bicentennial South School?
780 students attend Bicentennial South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bicentennial South School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bicentennial South School?
Bicentennial South School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bicentennial South School offer ?
Bicentennial South School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bicentennial South School part of?
Bicentennial South School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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