Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John F. Long 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Long ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John F. Long's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F. Long 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 John F. Long is 0.26, 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
#1209 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Long's ranking?
John F. Long is ranked #1209 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John F. Long often compared to?
John F. Longis often viewed alongside schools like Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John F. Long?
708 students attend John F. Long.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of John F. Long students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Long?
John F. Long has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F. Long offer ?
John F. Long offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John F. Long part of?
John F. Long is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Long located?
John F. Long is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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