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Arthur M Hamilton School

Elementary School · Murphy Elementary District (4265) · Phoenix, AZ

A Murphy Elementary District (4265) elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2020 W DURANGO ST, Phoenix, AZ 85009

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$12,466
Chronic Absenteeism85.6%

Students at Arthur M Hamilton School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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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The neighborhood

Where Arthur M Hamilton 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Mcleod Bethune SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–80.7 mi359Compare →
Paul Dunbar Lawrence SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–81.3 mi158Compare →
Vista College Preparatory - HadleyCharter · enrollment unverified2.4K–81.4 mi236Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Murphy Elementary District (4265)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arthur M Hamilton School is listed in Murphy Elementary District (4265); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arthur M Hamilton School

Arthur M Hamilton School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Murphy Elementary District (4265), serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,965 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arthur M Hamilton School

What grades does Arthur M Hamilton School serve?

Arthur M Hamilton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Arthur M Hamilton School?

Arthur M Hamilton School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Hamilton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Hamilton School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arthur M Hamilton School rank in AZ?

Arthur M Hamilton School ranks #1,965 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Arthur M Hamilton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arthur M Hamilton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Arthur M Hamilton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur M Hamilton School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arthur M Hamilton School a charter school?

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

Is Arthur M Hamilton School a Title I school?

No, Arthur M Hamilton School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.6%
Area population (ZIP 85009)
52,116
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
31.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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