Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yucca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Yucca Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Yucca, AZ, and encompasses approximately 702 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yucca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yucca Elementary School's student population of 27 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Coyotes
School Rankings
Yucca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yucca Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1022 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-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 Yucca Elementary School's ranking?
Yucca Elementary School is ranked #1022 out of 1,921 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yucca Elementary School?
27 students attend Yucca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yucca Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yucca Elementary School?
Yucca Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yucca Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yucca Elementary School part of?
Yucca Elementary School is part of Yucca Elementary District (4377).
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