Serving 729 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bicentennial South School serves the southwest part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bicentennial South School's student population of 729 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bicentennial South School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bicentennial South School is 0.22, 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
#1339 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bicentennial South School's ranking?
Bicentennial South School is ranked #1339 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
729 students attend Bicentennial South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bicentennial South School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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 24:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bicentennial South School part of?
Bicentennial South School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271).
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