Diamondback Elementary School
Tel:
(928) 758-3961
Diamondback Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Diamondback Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Diamondback Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Diamondback Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Diamondback Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Diamondback Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #1044 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bullhead City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Diamondback Elementary School is Mohave High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fox Creek Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bullhead City Fox Creek Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 486 students
1.4 miles
3101 Desert Sky Boulevard
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3961 1.4 5-8 486 - Bullhead City Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 123 students
1.4 miles
945 Thumb Butte
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345 1.4 K-5 123 - Bullhead City Mohave High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,152 student
2.2 miles
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3961 2.2 9-12 1,152 - Bullhead City Wave - Mohave High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916 2.2 9-12 n/a - Bullhead City Desert Valley School Grades: PK-5 | 454 students
2.7 miles
1066 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-6606 2.7 PK-5 454
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