Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dateland Elementary 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dateland Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Dateland, AZ school district, encompassing approximately 459.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being up to 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dateland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dateland Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dateland Elementary 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 Dateland Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#554 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
White
10%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
76%
39%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
93%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-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 Dateland Elementary School's ranking?
Dateland Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dateland Elementary School?
88 students attend Dateland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dateland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dateland Elementary School?
Dateland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dateland Elementary School offer ?
Dateland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dateland Elementary School part of?
Dateland Elementary School is part of Hyder Elementary District (4502).
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