Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
Tel:
(480) 812-7000
- Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School serves 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 868 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #334 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chandler Unified District #80 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is Arizona College Prep Erie Campus (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- Chandler Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 878 students
0.7 miles
1515 Nw Jacaranda Parkway
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 812-7000 0.7 K-6 878 - Chandler Arizona College Prep Erie Campus Grades: 7-12 | 769 students
0.7 miles
1150 W. Erie
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5270 0.7 7-12 769 - Chandler Bogle Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1,312 student
0.7 miles
1600 W. Queen Creek Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500 0.7 7-8 1,312 - Chandler T. Dale Hancock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 795 students
0.8 miles
2425 S. Pleasant Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900 0.8 PK-6 795 - Chandler American Leadership Academy Higley Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 111 students
1.1 miles
2350 E Germann Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101 1.1 K-6 111
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