Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Zito Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Zito Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Joseph Zito Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph Zito Elementary School 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 Joseph Zito Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1429 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Zito Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Zito Elementary School is ranked #1429 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Joseph Zito Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Zito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles W. Harris School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joseph Zito Elementary School?
374 students attend Joseph Zito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Joseph Zito Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Zito Elementary School?
Joseph Zito Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Zito Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Zito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Zito Elementary School part of?
Joseph Zito Elementary School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Zito Elementary School located?
Joseph Zito Elementary 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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