Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cecil Shamley 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laird Elementary School serves the northeast part of Tempe, AZ, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil Shamley School's student population of 411 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecil Shamley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil Shamley School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
60%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Shamley School's ranking?
Cecil Shamley School is ranked #1518 out of 1,921 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cecil Shamley School?
411 students attend Cecil Shamley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cecil Shamley School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecil Shamley School?
Cecil Shamley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cecil Shamley School offer ?
Cecil Shamley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecil Shamley School part of?
Cecil Shamley School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
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