C J Jorgensen School

1701 W Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, C J Jorgensen School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

C J Jorgensen School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1852 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
32%
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6%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
90%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
100%
9%
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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 schools are C J Jorgensen School often compared to?
C J Jorgensen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernard Black Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?

School Calendar

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Event
Date
SPRING RECESS - SCHOOL CLOSED
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 07, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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