Granada East School
Granada East School serves 1,052 students in grades 4-8.
Granada East 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Granada East 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 20%)
School Overview
Granada East School's student population of 1,052 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 1,052 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Granada East School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Granada East School is 0.19, 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 Testing Rank | #1721 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Granada East School is Pan-american Charter School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Granada Primary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Granada Primary School Math: 51% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 731 students10
0.1 miles
3232 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403 0.1 K-3 731 - Phoenix Pan-american Charter School Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 658 students10
0.5 miles
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989 0.5 K-12 658 - Phoenix Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 328 students10
0.5 miles
2613 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 452-4700 0.5 K-12 328 - Phoenix Career Success High School - Glendale Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 53 students10
0.8 miles
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525 0.8 7-12 53 - Phoenix Career Success High School - Main Campus Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 357 students10
0.8 miles
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525 0.8 9-12 357
School Reviews
| 5 I'm privileged to be apart of this great district as the site Principal. The great cultural diversity allows for staff and students to sample a flavor of the world and get a tremendous education. In my 27 years of educational experience, I can express to you that these teachers are some of the finest I have ever met. Come join us! - Posted by Administrator - Mr. Steve Wyble |
| 2 Lack of supervision for the more troubled kids. Inadequate solution to bullying. - Posted by Parent - rafia |
| 5 i love this school i was a student and this part of my life waas the best in his school - Posted by Student/Alumni - la-ba |
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