Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hale Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#247 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale Elementary School's ranking?
Hale Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Hale Elementary School often compared to?
Hale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermosa Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hale Elementary School?
466 students attend Hale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hale Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale Elementary School?
Hale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale Elementary School offer ?
Hale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hale Elementary School part of?
Hale Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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