The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
6%
Asian
(09-10)6%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)15%
41%
Black
(09-10)9%
6%
White
(09-10)68%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
D.W. Higgins Institute School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend D.w. Higgins Institute?
65 students attend D.w. Higgins Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of D.w. Higgins Institute students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does D.w. Higgins Institute offer ?
D.w. Higgins Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is D.w. Higgins Institute part of?
D.w. Higgins Institute is part of D.W. Higgins Institute School District.
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