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#1311 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Alta E Butler School
Elementary School · Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Phoenix, AZ
An Isaac Elementary District (4259) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3348 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85009
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta E Butler School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alta E Butler School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,615
Median home value
$215,300
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moya ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Isaac Online Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| J B Sutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Isaac Elementary District (4259)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta E Butler School is listed in Isaac Elementary District (4259); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta E Butler School
Alta E Butler School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta E Butler School
What grades does Alta E Butler School serve?
Alta E Butler School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alta E Butler School?
Alta E Butler School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta E Butler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta E Butler School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta E Butler School rank in AZ?
Alta E Butler School ranks #1,311 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Alta E Butler School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta E Butler School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Alta E Butler School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta E Butler School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alta E Butler School a charter school?
No, Alta E Butler School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta E Butler School a Title I school?
No, Alta E Butler School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (602) 442-2300
- Area population (ZIP 85009)
- 52,116
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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