Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Picacho School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Picacho School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Picacho, AZ school district, covering approximately 253.4 square miles. The average drive to the school from various points in the zone typically takes between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Picacho School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Student Achievement is Our #1 Goal
School Rankings
Picacho School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Picacho School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
10%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
68%
39%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picacho School's ranking?
Picacho School is ranked #1807 out of 1,921 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 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Picacho School?
155 students attend Picacho School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Picacho School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Picacho School?
Picacho School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Picacho School offer ?
Picacho School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Picacho School part of?
Picacho School is part of Picacho Elementary District (4452).
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