Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School serves 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Grading Period Ends - Last Day of School
March 11, 2022 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
March 29, 2022 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - Last Day of School for Students (1/2 Day)
May 26, 2022 (Thursday)
First Day of School for Students
July 20, 2022 (Wednesday)
Grading Period Ends- Last Day for for Students
September 30, 2022 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
October 18, 2022 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 22, 2022 (Thursday)
School Rankings
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 2120 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
3 2/10/2021
Tarwater has an amazing community. Teachers and Parents have open lines of communication. This year, the school has done a good job of implementing new safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We love all the traditions and events that help to enhance the typical educational experience.
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