Sahuaro School
Sahuaro School serves 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sahuaro School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sahuaro School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sahuaro School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 571 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sahuaro School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Sahuaro School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #838 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sahuaro School is Moon Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cholla Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Moon Valley High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,430 student10
0.6 miles
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000 0.6 9-12 1,430 - Phoenix West-mec - Moon Valley High School Vocational School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-1210
0.6 miles
3625 W. Cactus Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000 0.6 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Chaparral Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 542 students10
0.7 miles
3808 W Joan D Arc
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300 0.7 PK-6 542 - Phoenix Cholla Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 728 students10
0.9 miles
3120 W Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400 0.9 6-8 728 - Phoenix Lakeview Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 533 students10
1.0 miles
3040 West Yucca Street
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800 1 K-6 533
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