Bicentennial South School
Tel:
(623)237-4012
- Bicentennial South School serves 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Bicentennial South 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%)
School Overview
- Bicentennial South School's student population of 578 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 578 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bicentennial South School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bicentennial South School is 0.24, 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 | #1323 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 South School is Westland School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bicentennial North School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bicentennial North School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Bicentennial North School Grades: PK-8 | 798 students
0.3 miles
7237 W. Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623)237-4009 0.3 PK-8 798 - Glendale Camelback Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 551 students
0.6 miles
7634 West Camelback Road
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623)247-2204 0.6 K-8 551 - Phoenix Academy Of Math And Science Camelback Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 585 students
0.8 miles
6633 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623)295-9069 0.8 K-8 585 - Glendale Don Mensendick School Grades: 4-8 | 931 students
0.8 miles
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)237-4000 0.8 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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