Serving 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orangewood 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 89% 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: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orangewood School serves the southern part of its school district in Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orangewood School's student population of 797 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orangewood 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 Orangewood School is 0.61, 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
#1229 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)60.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangewood School's ranking?
Orangewood School is ranked #1229 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Orangewood School often compared to?
Orangewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Shaw Butte School, Richard E Miller School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orangewood School?
797 students attend Orangewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orangewood School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orangewood School?
Orangewood School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orangewood School offer ?
Orangewood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orangewood School part of?
Orangewood School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Orangewood School located?
Orangewood School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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