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Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Enrollment

561

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,154 of 2,006

In Litchfield Park

#15 of 18

public schools

In district

#13 of 15

Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

5.9/10

Elementary School in Litchfield Park · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281). Barbara B.

Robey Elementary School serves approximately 561 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Barbara B. Robey Elementary School show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at Barbara B. Robey Elementary 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 Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,992
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School — Students at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 50.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.5% (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
67%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
33%

* 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: 5.1/10.

How Barbara B. Robey Elementary School Compares

See how Barbara B. Robey Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
43th percentile in AZ
Academic
6.5/10
Average
Growth
5.1/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
37.3%

Location

272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Barbara B. Robey Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heritage Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Glendale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dreaming Summit Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Litchfield Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Litchfield Park, see our Litchfield Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
L. Thomas Heck Middle School Litchfield Park 0.8 mi 5.6
Wigwam Creek Middle School Litchfield Park 0.9 mi 5.3
Dreaming Summit Elementary Litchfield Park 0.9 mi 7.3
Crown Charter School Litchfield Park 1.2 mi 4.7
Heritage Elementary School Glendale 1.4 mi 7.7
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Litchfield Park 1.6 mi 6.8
Corte Sierra Elementary School Litchfield Park 1.8 mi 6.8
VISION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Glendale 1.7 mi 6.8
AZ ASPIRE ACADEMY Litchfield Park 1.9 mi 3.3
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Phoenix 2.0 mi 8.3
Luke Elementary School Glendale 2.1 mi 6.8
Litchfield Elementary School Litchfield Park 2.1 mi 7.1
West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale 2.3 mi
THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Goodyear 2.5 mi 5.7
Valor Preparatory Academy Chandler 2.5 mi 6.0
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Goodyear 2.6 mi
ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Litchfield Park 2.4 mi 7.1
ST JOHN PAUL II ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.5 mi 6.1
JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.5 mi 5.2
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.5 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,193

Median Home Value

$499,700

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

38,873

College Educated

37.4%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

36.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

What grades does Barbara B. Robey Elementary School serve?

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barbara B. Robey Elementary School rank in AZ?

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks #1,154 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%

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