Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heatherbrae 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heatherbrae School serves the northwest part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heatherbrae School's student population of 607 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning is an Adventure!
School Rankings
Heatherbrae School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heatherbrae School is 0.25, 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
#1387 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heatherbrae School's ranking?
Heatherbrae School is ranked #1387 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Heatherbrae School?
607 students attend Heatherbrae School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Heatherbrae School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heatherbrae School?
Heatherbrae School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heatherbrae School offer ?
Heatherbrae School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heatherbrae School part of?
Heatherbrae School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
In what neighborhood is Heatherbrae School located?
Heatherbrae School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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