Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Copperwood School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Copperwood School serves the southeast part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copperwood School's student population of 625 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow
School Rankings
Copperwood School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copperwood School is 0.63, 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
#518 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-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 Copperwood School's ranking?
Copperwood School is ranked #518 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Copperwood School often compared to?
Copperwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Copperwood School?
625 students attend Copperwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Copperwood School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copperwood School?
Copperwood School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copperwood School offer ?
Copperwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Copperwood School part of?
Copperwood School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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