Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brinton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brinton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brinton Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brinton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brinton Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#843 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brinton Elementary School's ranking?
Brinton Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Brinton Elementary School often compared to?
Brinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Brinton Elementary School?
454 students attend Brinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Brinton Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brinton Elementary School?
Brinton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brinton Elementary School offer ?
Brinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brinton Elementary School part of?
Brinton Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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