Glenn L. Downs School
Tel:
(623)691-4211
- Glenn L. Downs School serves 728 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.
- Glenn L. Downs School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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%.
Top Placements
Glenn L. Downs School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Glenn L. Downs School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Glenn L. Downs School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glenn L. Downs School is 0.13, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1156 out of 1897 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cartwright Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glenn L. Downs School is West-mec - Central Campus (0.5 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 | 571 students
0.3 miles
3201 N 46th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4400 0.3 K-5 571 - Phoenix Liberty Traditional Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 321 students
0.3 miles
4027 N. 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)442-8791 0.3 K-8 321 - Glendale West-mec - Central Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
0.5 miles
6997 N Glen Harbord Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623)873-1860 0.5 9-12 13 - Tonopah West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School Vocational School
Grades: 7-12
0.5 miles
38201 W. Indian School Road
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623)873-1860 0.5 7-12 n/a - Phoenix Andalucia Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 1102 students
0.8 miles
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)848-8646 0.8 4-8 1102
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