Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelencia School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Excelencia School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelencia School's student population of 501 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Adventurous Thinkers, Collaborative Learners, Kind-Hearted Leaders
School Rankings
Excelencia School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelencia School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
red and black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelencia School's ranking?
Excelencia School is ranked #1482 out of 1,921 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Excelencia School?
501 students attend Excelencia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Excelencia School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelencia School?
Excelencia School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Excelencia School offer ?
Excelencia School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelencia School part of?
Excelencia School is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263).
In what neighborhood is Excelencia School located?
Excelencia School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school lacks organization. The staff are friendly but do NOT pay attention to the important things such as ensuring that kids are being properly supervised and the field trips ALWAYS run past the designated time they say on the permission slips which causes a great deal of anxiety if you are waiting until 8:30pm on a school night to pick your child up.
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