Percy L Julian School serves 262 students in grades 4-8.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Percy L Julian School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Percy L Julian School's student population of 262 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Percy L Julian 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 Percy L Julian School is 0.43, 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
#1770 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
47%
Black
23%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Percy L Julian School's ranking?
Percy L Julian School is ranked #1770 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Percy L Julian School?
262 students attend Percy L Julian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Percy L Julian School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Percy L Julian School?
Percy L Julian School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Percy L Julian School offer ?
Percy L Julian School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Percy L Julian School part of?
Percy L Julian School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
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