Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Copper Basin 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Copper Basin serves the northwest area of Florence, AZ, covering approximately 5.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Basin's student population of 557 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Copper Basin 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 Copper Basin is 0.65, 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
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Basin's ranking?
Copper Basin is ranked #1549 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Copper Basin often compared to?
Copper Basinis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Butte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copper Basin?
557 students attend Copper Basin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Copper Basin students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Basin?
Copper Basin has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copper Basin offer ?
Copper Basin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Basin part of?
Copper Basin is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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