Joseph Zito Elementary School
Tel:
(602)442-2500
- Joseph Zito Elementary School serves 723 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Joseph Zito Elementary 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 5%)
School Overview
- Joseph Zito Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 723 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph Zito Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph Zito Elementary School is 0.13, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1647 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Isaac Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joseph Zito Elementary School is West Phoenix High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charles W. Harris School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mitchell Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 615 students
0.7 miles
1700 N. 41st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602)442-2600 0.7 K-5 615 - Phoenix Justine Spitalny School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
0.9 miles
3201 N 46th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)691-4400 0.9 K-5 601 - Phoenix P T Coe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 675 students
1.0 miles
3801 W. Roanoke
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602)442-2400 1.0 K-5 675 - Phoenix West Phoenix High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 431 students
1.0 miles
3835 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602)269-1110 1.0 9-12 431 - Phoenix Aspc-phoenix/globe Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 students
1.1 miles
3701 W. Cambridge Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602)542-5620 1.1 9-12 1
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