Papago School
Papago School serves 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Papago 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Papago School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 913 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Papago School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Papago School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1936 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Creighton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Papago School is Ombudsman - Charter East (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gateway School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Gateway School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 725 students10
0.6 miles
1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6000 0.6 K-8 725 - Phoenix Ombudsman - Charter East Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 93 students10
0.8 miles
3943 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815 0.8 9-12 93 - Phoenix Creighton Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 647 students10
0.9 miles
2802 E. Mcdowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6000 0.9 K-8 647 - Phoenix Ombudsman - Charter East Ii Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 155 students10
0.9 miles
4041 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 667-7759 0.9 9-12 155 - Phoenix Starshine Academy Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 93 students10
0.9 miles
3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557 0.9 K-12 93
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