Don Mensendick School serves 691 students in grades 4-8.
Don Mensendick School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Mensendick School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Don Mensendick School's student population of 691 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Don Mensendick School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Don Mensendick School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Mensendick School's ranking?
Don Mensendick School is ranked #1541 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Don Mensendick School?
691 students attend Don Mensendick School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Don Mensendick School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Mensendick School?
Don Mensendick School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Don Mensendick School offer ?
Don Mensendick School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Don Mensendick School part of?
Don Mensendick School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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