Percy L Julian School
Percy L Julian School serves 633 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Percy L Julian 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Percy L Julian School's student population of 633 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Percy L Julian School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Percy L Julian School is 0.39, 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 | #2060 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 45% |
| Black | 20% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roosevelt Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Percy L Julian School is Desert Marigold School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sabis International (0.3 miles away)
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(602) 243-4800 0.1 PK 107 - Phoenix Sabis International Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-810
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Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-8865 0.3 K-8 n/a - Phoenix Phoenix Collegiate Academy Elementary Llc Charter School Grades: K-4 | 197 students
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2033 E. Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 212 students10
1.1 miles
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121 1.1 K-8 212
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