Sawmill Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
94%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sawmill Elementary School?
47 students attend Sawmill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sawmill Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawmill Elementary School?
Sawmill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawmill Elementary School offer ?
Sawmill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sawmill Elementary School part of?
Sawmill Elementary School is part of Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District.
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