C J Jorgensen School serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
C J Jorgensen School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C J Jorgensen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
C J Jorgensen School's student population of 332 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C J Jorgensen School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of C J Jorgensen School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1852 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
90%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
100%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C J Jorgensen School's ranking?
C J Jorgensen School is ranked #1852 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend C J Jorgensen School?
332 students attend C J Jorgensen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of C J Jorgensen School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C J Jorgensen School?
C J Jorgensen School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does C J Jorgensen School offer ?
C J Jorgensen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is C J Jorgensen School part of?
C J Jorgensen School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
FALL BREAK - SCHOOL CLOSED
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
VETERAN'S DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
November 10, 2023 (Friday)
THANKSGIVING RECESS - SCHOOL CLOSED
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
WINTER BREAK - SCHOOL CLOSED
December 25, 2023 (Monday)
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