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Aguilar School

Elementary School · Tempe School District (4258)

5800 S FOREST AVE, Tempe, AZ 85283

Enrollment

419

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,211 of 2,006

In Tempe

#31 of 52

public schools

In district

#12 of 22

Tempe School District (4258)

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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5.8/10

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About Aguilar School

Aguilar School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258). Aguilar School serves approximately 419 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Aguilar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Aguilar School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Aguilar School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,504
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Aguilar School — Students at Aguilar School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 35.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
25%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.

How Aguilar School Compares

See how Aguilar School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
40th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.7/10
Below Average
Growth
5.2/10
Average
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5800 S FOREST AVE, Tempe, AZ 85283

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Aguilar School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kyrene del Norte School (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rover Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Getz School (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tempe, see our Tempe schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
VALLEY CHRISTIAN JR HIGH SCHOOL Tempe 0.6 mi 6.5
GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Tempe 0.7 mi
Marcos De Niza High School Tempe 0.8 mi 5.9
Getz School Tempe 0.9 mi 7.8
TAPBI Tempe 1.0 mi 6.3
Rover Elementary School Tempe 1.0 mi 7.9
Wood School Tempe 1.0 mi 5.2
Carminati School Tempe 1.2 mi 4.9
Fees College Preparatory Middle School Tempe 1.2 mi 4.2
Tempe Elementary Online Community Tempe 1.2 mi
Kyrene del Norte School Tempe 1.3 mi 8.5
Kyrene de los Ninos School Tempe 1.4 mi 6.6
Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East Mesa 1.3 mi
Pinnacle Online - WMCB Mesa 1.3 mi 4.7
ACCEL EAST CAMPUS Tempe 1.3 mi 6.7
Arredondo Elementary School Tempe 1.5 mi 6.4
James Madison Preparatory School Tempe 1.4 mi 6.2
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Tempe 1.8 mi 6.3
Frank Elementary School Guadalupe 1.6 mi 4.7
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tempe 1.8 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85283 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,073

Median Home Value

$409,800

Median Rent

$1,669/mo

Population

46,789

College Educated

44.4%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Median Age

34.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aguilar School

What grades does Aguilar School serve?

Aguilar School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Aguilar School?

Aguilar School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aguilar School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aguilar School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aguilar School rank in AZ?

Aguilar School ranks #1,211 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Aguilar School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aguilar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aguilar School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aguilar School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Aguilar School a charter school?

No, Aguilar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aguilar School a Title I school?

No, Aguilar School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
85 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%

District

Tempe School District (4258)
District Enrollment
10,293
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,504
District Rank
#12 of 22

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