Melvin E Sine School (Closed 2021)

4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Melvin E Sine School served 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Melvin E Sine 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
394 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
47%
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Black
14%
6%
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White
17%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melvin E Sine School's ranking?
Melvin E Sine School is ranked #1671 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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?

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