Below Average
#1586 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) · Lakeside, AZ
A Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 W WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD, Lakeside, AZ 85929
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Blue Ridge 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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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
$56,837
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Lexington Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge Elementary School is listed in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakeside, AZ, part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), serving approximately 810 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School serve?
Blue Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ridge Elementary School rank in AZ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,586 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 810
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (928) 368-6182
- Area population (ZIP 85929)
- 7,280
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 85929; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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