Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maxine O Bush 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 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-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maxine O Bush Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxine O Bush Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maxine O Bush Elementary 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 Maxine O Bush Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1779 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
76%
39%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxine O Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Maxine O Bush Elementary School is ranked #1779 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Maxine O Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Maxine O Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix, John F Kennedy Elementary School, John R Davis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maxine O Bush Elementary School?
299 students attend Maxine O Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Maxine O Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxine O Bush Elementary School?
Maxine O Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maxine O Bush Elementary School offer ?
Maxine O Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxine O Bush Elementary School part of?
Maxine O Bush Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Maxine O Bush Elementary School located?
Maxine O Bush Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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2 10/10/2025
really bad school can wait for the year to be over so i can change my kids to another school.
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