Papago School
Tel:
(602)381-6100
- Papago School serves 976 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Papago School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Papago School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 976 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Papago School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1655 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Creighton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Creighton Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Creighton Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Ombudsman - Charter East Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 81 students
0.8 miles
3943 E. Thomas
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)840-2997 0.8 9-12 81 - Phoenix Creighton Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 667 students
0.9 miles
2802 E. Mcdowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)381-6000 0.9 K-8 667 - Libertyville Ombudsman - Charter East Ii Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 151 students
0.9 miles
4041 East Thomas Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847)247-6613 0.9 9-12 151 - Phoenix Starshine Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 169 students
0.9 miles
3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)957-9557 0.9 K-12 169 - Phoenix Balsz Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 856 students
1.0 miles
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6500 1.0 PK-8 856
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