Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Diamondback Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Diamondback Elementary School serves the southern part of Bullhead City, AZ, covering an area of approximately 48.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest residents located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diamondback Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Diamondback Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamondback Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1247 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. 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 Diamondback Elementary School's ranking?
Diamondback Elementary School is ranked #1247 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Diamondback Elementary School often compared to?
Diamondback Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Canyon School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Diamondback Elementary School?
313 students attend Diamondback Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Diamondback Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Diamondback Elementary School offer ?
Diamondback Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamondback Elementary School part of?
Diamondback Elementary School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378).
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