Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Melvin E Sine 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
59%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Melvin E Sine School?
394 students attend Melvin E Sine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Melvin E Sine School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin E Sine School?
Melvin E Sine School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melvin E Sine School offer ?
Melvin E Sine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Melvin E Sine School part of?
Melvin E Sine School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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