Pendergast Elementary School serves 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Pendergast Elementary 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pendergast Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pendergast Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pendergast Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pendergast Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pendergast Elementary School's ranking?
Pendergast Elementary School is ranked #1643 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pendergast Elementary School often compared to?
Pendergast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pendergast Elementary School?
633 students attend Pendergast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pendergast Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pendergast Elementary School?
Pendergast Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pendergast Elementary School offer ?
Pendergast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pendergast Elementary School part of?
Pendergast Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
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