Big Park Community School
Tel:
(928)604-6500
- Big Park Community School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Big Park Community School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Big Park Community School's student population of 220 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Big Park Community School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Big Park Community School is 0.57, 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 | #399 out of 1,842 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 49% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Big Park Community School is Red Rock Academy (5.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sedona Red Rock Junior/senior High School (5.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sedona Charter School (6.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sedona Red Rock Academy Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
5.6 miles
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928)204-6700 5.6 9-12 25 - Sedona Sedona Red Rock Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 504 students
5.6 miles
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928)204-6800 5.6 7-12 504 - Sedona Sedona Integrated Preschool Grades: PK | 4 students
5.9 miles
221 Brewer Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928)204-6821 5.9 PK 4 - Sedona Sedona Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 144 students
6.3 miles
165 Kachina Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928)204-6464 6.3 K-8 144 - Sedona West Sedona Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 307 students
6.6 miles
570 Posse Ground Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928)204-6600 6.6 K-6 307
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