Below Average
#1688 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Barcelona Elementary School
Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Glendale, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6530 N 44TH AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barcelona Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Barcelona 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$47,422
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Glenview Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Academy of Math and Science GlendaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,246 | Compare → |
| Glenn F Burton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barcelona Elementary School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barcelona Elementary School
Barcelona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 873 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barcelona Elementary School
What grades does Barcelona Elementary School serve?
Barcelona Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barcelona Elementary School?
Barcelona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barcelona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barcelona Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barcelona Elementary School rank in AZ?
Barcelona Elementary School ranks #1,688 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Barcelona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barcelona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Barcelona Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barcelona Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barcelona Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barcelona Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barcelona Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barcelona Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (623) 842-8616
- Area population (ZIP 85301)
- 66,970
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 85301; 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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