Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arroyo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Arroyo Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Arroyo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arroyo Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1211 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Arroyo Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arroyo Elementary School often compared to?
Arroyo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arroyo Elementary School?
517 students attend Arroyo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arroyo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arroyo Elementary School offer ?
Arroyo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arroyo Elementary School part of?
Arroyo Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Arroyo Elementary School located?
Arroyo Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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