El Mirage Elementary School

13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Mirage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Mirage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

El Mirage Elementary School's student population of 728 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

School Rankings

El Mirage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Mirage Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#667 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
34%
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
El Mirage Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Mirage Elementary School often compared to?
El Mirage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dysart Middle School, Country Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend El Mirage Elementary School?
728 students attend El Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of El Mirage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% 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 El Mirage Elementary School?
El Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Mirage Elementary School offer ?
El Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Mirage Elementary School part of?
El Mirage Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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