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Florence K-8 vs. Anthem Elementary School

Should you attend Florence K-8 or Anthem Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Florence K-8
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Anthem Elementary School
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florence K-8 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Anthem Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-9
Total Students
758 students
705 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Florence K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anthem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Florence K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anthem Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Florence K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anthem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Florence K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anthem Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1166 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#911 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Florence K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anthem Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
30%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anthem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anthem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Florence K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anthem Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
70
Grade 1 Students
87
69
Grade 2 Students
103
74
Grade 3 Students
78
73
Grade 4 Students
74
77
Grade 5 Students
88
96
Grade 6 Students
85
86
Grade 7 Students
86
94
Grade 8 Students
74
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anthem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anthem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anthem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anthem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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