Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Park Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Big Park Community School?
193 students attend Big Park Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Big Park Community School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Park Community School?
Big Park Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Park Community School offer ?
Big Park Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Big Park Community School part of?
Big Park Community School is part of Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) School District.
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