Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy's student population of 675 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is 0.15, 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
#1572 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy's ranking?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is ranked #1572 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy often compared to?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academyis 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?
675 students attend Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy offer ?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy part of?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy located?
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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