Bicentennial South School
Bicentennial South School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Bicentennial South School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 555 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bicentennial South School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bicentennial South School is 0.26, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1282 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Bicentennial North School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Bicentennial North School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 789 students10
0.3 miles
7237 W. Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009 0.3 PK-8 789 - Glendale Camelback Academy Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 543 students10
0.6 miles
7634 West Camelback Road
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204 0.6 K-8 543 - Phoenix Academy Of Math And Science Camelback Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 807 students10
0.8 miles
6633 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 295-9069 0.8 K-8 807 - Glendale Don Mensendick School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 891 students10
0.8 miles
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4000 0.8 4-8 891 - Glendale William C Jack School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 681 students10
0.8 miles
6600 West Missouri Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4000 0.8 PK-3 681
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