Glenn L. Downs School
Tel:
(623)691-4211
- Glenn L. Downs School serves 668 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Glenn L. Downs School's student population of 668 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Glenn L. Downs School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glenn L. Downs School is 0.15, 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 | #1356 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cartwright Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glenn L. Downs School is West Phoenix High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Traditional Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Justine Spitalny School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Justine Spitalny School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
0.3 miles
3201 N 46th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4400 0.3 K-5 601 - Phoenix Liberty Traditional Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 322 students
0.3 miles
4027 N. 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)442-8791 0.3 K-8 322 - Phoenix Andalucia Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 1090 students
0.8 miles
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)848-8646 0.8 4-8 1090 - Phoenix Eagle College Prep Maryvale Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 279 students
0.8 miles
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)638-0820 0.8 K-5 279 - Phoenix James W. Rice Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 883 students
0.8 miles
4530 W. Campbell Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)848-8420 0.8 PK-3 883
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