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.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Ward Traditional Academy Math: 65% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 455 students10
0.2 miles
1965 East Hermosa Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102 0.2 K-8 455 - Mesa Heritage Academy Laveen Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 444 students10
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
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 67 students10
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
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 460 students10
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
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 689 students10
0.7 miles
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3365 0.7 9-12 689
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