Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harold W Smith School 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 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold W Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harold W Smith School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harold W Smith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold W Smith School is 0.34, 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
#1850 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
81%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold W Smith School's ranking?
Harold W Smith School is ranked #1850 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Harold W Smith School often compared to?
Harold W Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn F Burton School, Glendale American School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harold W Smith School?
843 students attend Harold W Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harold W Smith School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold W Smith School?
Harold W Smith School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harold W Smith School offer ?
Harold W Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harold W Smith School part of?
Harold W Smith School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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