Thompson Ranch Elementary School

11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thompson Ranch Elementary School serves 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thompson Ranch Elementary School's student population of 771 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
771 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Thompson Ranch Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thompson Ranch Elementary School is 0.50, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
68%
46%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
17%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thompson Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is ranked #1181 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
771 students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thompson Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thompson Ranch Elementary School part of?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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