Joseph Zito Elementary School
Joseph Zito Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Joseph Zito Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 1%)
School Overview
Joseph Zito Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joseph Zito Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1914 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Isaac Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Vista College Prep - Maryvale (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Vista College Prep - Maryvale Charter School Grades: K-5 | 42 students
0.5 miles
4520 West Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159 0.5 K-5 42 - Phoenix Mitchell Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 589 students10
0.7 miles
1700 N. 41st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600 0.7 K-5 589 - Phoenix Justine Spitalny School Math: 38% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 571 students10
0.9 miles
3201 N 46th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400 0.9 K-5 571 - Phoenix P T Coe Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 583 students10
1.0 miles
3801 W. Roanoke
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400 1 K-5 583 - Phoenix West Phoenix High School Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 438 students10
1.0 miles
3835 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 269-1110 1 9-12 438
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