Oro Grande Classical Academy vs. Jamaica Elementary School
Should I attend Oro Grande Classical Academy or Jamaica Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jamaica Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oro Grande Classical Academy 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jamaica Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
332 students
436 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#271 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
53
Grade 1 Students
51
51
Grade 2 Students
41
59
Grade 3 Students
57
62
Grade 4 Students
41
60
Grade 5 Students
42
66
Grade 6 Students
48
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
21%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
67%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%