El Capitan Public School
Tel:
(928)875-9000
- El Capitan Public School serves 234 students in grades 4-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- El Capitan Public School's student population of 234 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 234 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- El Capitan Public School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.06, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #624 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 45% |
| White | 97% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to El Capitan Public School is Masada Charter School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Masada Charter School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Water Canyon School (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hildale Water Canyon School Grades: PK-6 | 271 students
2.1 miles
250 W Newel Avenue
Hildale, UT 84784
(435)668-2847 2.1 PK-6 271 - Colorado City Masada Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 521 students
2.9 miles
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928)875-2525 2.9 K-9 521 - Springdale Springdale School Grades: K-5 | 53 students
13.4 miles
898 Zion Park Blvd
Springdale, UT 84767
(435)772-3279 13.4 K-5 53 - Hurricane Hurricane Intermediate Grades: 6-7 | 677 students
19.7 miles
1325 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435)635-8931 19.7 6-7 677 - Hurricane Three Falls School Grades: K-5 | 697 students
20.1 miles
789 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
(435)635-7229 20.1 K-5 697
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