Durango Transitional Learning Center in Phoenix, AZ serves grades 3–12 with an enrollment of 97 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 18%, which is lower than the state average of 34%, showing consistently below–average performance over recent years.
Reading proficiency stands at 36%, slightly lower than the state average of 40%, with a stable trend around this level in recent reporting periods.
Science proficiency is 23%, approximately equal to the state average of 24%, reflecting consistent performance.
Enrollment has remained stable at 97 students from 2019 through 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch has decreased significantly from 94% in 2018 to 57% in 2023, indicating a notable shift in the socioeconomic composition of this Phoenix public school.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
49%
Black
21%
6%
White
18%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durango Transitional Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Durango Transitional Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Durango Transitional Learning Center?
97 students attend Durango Transitional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Durango Transitional Learning Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Durango Transitional Learning Center?
Durango Transitional Learning Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Durango Transitional Learning Center offer ?
Durango Transitional Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Durango Transitional Learning Center part of?
Durango Transitional Learning Center is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
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