Orangewood School

7337 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 772 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 17:1 is equal to 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orangewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Orangewood School's student population of 772 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Orangewood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orangewood School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1291 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
25%
40%
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orangewood School's ranking?
Orangewood School is ranked #1291 out of 1,956 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, Richard E Miller School, Shaw Butte School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orangewood School?
772 students attend Orangewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Orangewood School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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