Calderwood Alternative 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (14-15)
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)2%
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)61%
45%
Black
(14-15)11%
5%
White
(14-15)18%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)8%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Calderwood Alternative School?
35 students attend Calderwood Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Calderwood Alternative School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Calderwood Alternative School offer ?
Calderwood Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Calderwood Alternative School part of?
Calderwood Alternative School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
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