Serving 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garden Lakes Elementary 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Lakes Elementary School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Lakes Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1008 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Garden Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School?
846 students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Garden Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Garden Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garden Lakes Elementary School part of?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
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