Glenn L. Downs School serves 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenn L. Downs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glenn L. Downs School's student population of 703 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenn L. Downs School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Glenn L. Downs School is 0.12, 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
#1455 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn L. Downs School's ranking?
Glenn L. Downs School is ranked #1455 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Glenn L. Downs School often compared to?
Glenn L. Downs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cartwright School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Glenn L. Downs School?
703 students attend Glenn L. Downs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Glenn L. Downs School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn L. Downs School?
Glenn L. Downs School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenn L. Downs School offer ?
Glenn L. Downs School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glenn L. Downs School part of?
Glenn L. Downs School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
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