Bustoz School (Closed 2012)
- Bustoz School served 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- Bustoz School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Bustoz School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 280 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (10-11) | #308 out of 1855 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 62% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bustoz School is Heritage Academy Laveen (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ward Traditional Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Ward Traditional Academy Grades: K-8 | 455 students
0.2 miles
1965 East Hermosa Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)730-7102 0.2 K-8 455 - Mesa Heritage Academy Laveen Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 444 students
0.5 miles
4275 W. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602)290-8546 0.5 7-12 444 - Phoenix Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 67 students
0.5 miles
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602)243-8496 0.5 9-12 67 - Tempe Pinnacle Online High School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 460 students
0.6 miles
4700 S. Mcclintock Dr., Unit 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)755-8222 0.6 6-12 460 - Tempe Edoptions High School Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 689 students
0.7 miles
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)621-3365 0.7 9-12 689
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