Serving 1,043 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Copper Trails ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 1,043 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Trails's student population of 1,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Copper Trails ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Trails is 0.57, 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
#744 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
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 Copper Trails's ranking?
Copper Trails is ranked #744 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Copper Trails often compared to?
Copper Trailsis often viewed alongside schools like Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Desert Star, Desert Thunder by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copper Trails?
1,043 students attend Copper Trails.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Copper Trails students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Trails?
Copper Trails has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copper Trails offer ?
Copper Trails offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Copper Trails part of?
Copper Trails is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District.
School Reviews
1 1/20/2020
Im sure all those 5 star reviews are written by staff. I would be the 1st to say it. The principal is so off on fairness especially on disciplinary actions. Recently, she was asked about an honor roll student whom she desperate wanted expelled. She called the student decent.! Who last yr. Made principal's list. Has made honor roll every.4 since starting c.t. at4thgr won spelling by far. 1 Thu 8th grade! Get your head out of you know where!!! One minute you Say I take the children's words. And next you say children lie! Even your district board. Saw you were wrong. Cause I won!!!
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