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#1437 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Bernard Black Elementary School
Elementary School · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Phoenix, AZ
A Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6550 S 27TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85041
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernard Black Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Bernard Black Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$70,555
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Basis Phoenix SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Eagle College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 489 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernard Black Elementary School is listed in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernard Black Elementary School
Bernard Black Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), serving approximately 637 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,437 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernard Black Elementary School
What grades does Bernard Black Elementary School serve?
Bernard Black Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bernard Black Elementary School?
Bernard Black Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Black Elementary School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernard Black Elementary School rank in AZ?
Bernard Black Elementary School ranks #1,437 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bernard Black Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernard Black Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bernard Black Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernard Black Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bernard Black Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bernard Black Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernard Black Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bernard Black Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (602) 304-3180
- Area population (ZIP 85041)
- 63,881
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 85041; 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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