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#290 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 14% in state

Bagdad Elementary School

Elementary School · Bagdad Unified District (4468) · Bagdad, AZ

A Bagdad Unified District (4468) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX 427, Bagdad, AZ 86321

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$15,182
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Bagdad Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Bagdad Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,446

Median home value

$50,300

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sultan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bagdad Unified District (4468)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bagdad Elementary School is listed in Bagdad Unified District (4468); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bagdad Elementary School

Bagdad Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bagdad, AZ, part of Bagdad Unified District (4468), serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Bagdad Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Bagdad Elementary School is part of the Bagdad Unified School District #20 (BUSD#20). The district also includes Bagdad Middle and High School and Sultan Virtual Academy. Corrina Guardipee-Hall, ED.S., serves as the Superintendent of the district. BUSD#20 operates a non-discrimination policy regarding race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability in its programs, services, and employment practices. The district's Career and Technical Education Department offers programs in Industrial Tech., Business Tech., and Life Connections, ensuring that a lack of English language skills does not bar admission to these vocational education programs. The district provides various resources for parents and students, including access to cafeteria menus, athletic schedules, and the ADE PowerSchool system. Additionally, the district offers free language assistance and auxiliary aids upon request. Financial transactions for lunch accounts, preschool fees, sports fees, and club fees can be handled through the district's webstore, which also sells official Sultan gear.
Sources (1)
  1. www.bagdadschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bagdad Elementary School

What grades does Bagdad Elementary School serve?

Bagdad Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bagdad Elementary School?

Bagdad Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bagdad Elementary School rank in AZ?

Bagdad Elementary School ranks #290 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Bagdad Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bagdad Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bagdad Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bagdad Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bagdad Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bagdad Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bagdad Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 86321)
3,087
Area median age
25
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 86321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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