El Capitan Public School
El Capitan Public School serves 230 students in grades 4-12.
El Capitan Public School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
El Capitan Public School's student population of 230 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
El Capitan Public School is ranked within the top 30% 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 El Capitan Public School is 0.08, 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 | #547 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 96% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to El Capitan Public School is Water Canyon High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cottonwood Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado City Cottonwood Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 313 students10
1.5 miles
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000 1.5 PK-5 313 - Hildale Water Canyon High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 263 students10
2.1 miles
880 N. Carling St.
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 874-1182 2.1 7-12 263 - Hildale Water Canyon School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 295 students10
2.1 miles
250 W Newel Avenue
Hildale, UT 84784
(435) 668-2847 2.1 PK-6 295 - Colorado City Masada Charter School Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-9 | 511 students10
2.9 miles
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525 2.9 K-9 511 - Springdale Springdale School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 55 students10
13.4 miles
898 Zion Park Blvd
Springdale, UT 84767
(435) 772-3279 13.4 K-5 55
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