Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tartesso Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tartesso Elementary School serves the eastern part of Buckeye, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 156.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tartesso Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tartesso Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tartesso Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tartesso Elementary School's ranking?
Tartesso Elementary School is ranked #898 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tartesso Elementary School often compared to?
Tartesso Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Fisher Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tartesso Elementary School?
340 students attend Tartesso Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tartesso Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tartesso Elementary School?
Tartesso Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tartesso Elementary School offer ?
Tartesso Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tartesso Elementary School part of?
Tartesso Elementary School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
In what neighborhood is Tartesso Elementary School located?
Tartesso Elementary School is located in the Tartesso neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ.
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