Corte Sierra Elementary School
Tel:
(623) 535-6000
- Corte Sierra Elementary School serves 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Corte Sierra Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Corte Sierra Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Corte Sierra Elementary School's student population of 761 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 761 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Corte Sierra Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Corte Sierra Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #529 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Corte Sierra Elementary School is Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pensar Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.5 miles
3400 Dysart Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 535-0754 0.5 9-12 400 - Litchfield Park Pensar Academy Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 92 students
0.6 miles
12843 W Redondo Dr.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 348-3977 0.6 4-8 92 - Litchfield Park Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 652 students
1.0 miles
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000 1.0 PK-6 652 - Litchfield Park Rancho Santa Fe Preschool
1.0 miles
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000 1.0 n/a n/a - Litchfield Park White Tanks Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 29 students
1.0 miles
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000 1.0 K-8 29
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