Below Average
#1773 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Bret Tarver Education Complex
School · Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Phoenix, AZ
An Isaac Elementary District (4259) school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
3101 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85009
- 29.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 409 schools in Phoenix.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bret Tarver Education Complex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$51,615
Median home value
$215,300
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R Sullivan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Magnet Traditional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Maie Bartlett Heard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 446 | 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.
Isaac Elementary District (4259)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bret Tarver Education Complex is listed in Isaac Elementary District (4259); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bret Tarver Education Complex
Bret Tarver Education Complex is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 29.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bret Tarver Education Complex
What grades does Bret Tarver Education Complex serve?
Bret Tarver Education Complex serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Bret Tarver Education Complex?
Bret Tarver Education Complex has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Tarver Education Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Tarver Education Complex is 29.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bret Tarver Education Complex rank in AZ?
Bret Tarver Education Complex ranks #1,773 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bret Tarver Education Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Bret Tarver Education Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bret Tarver Education Complex a charter school?
No, Bret Tarver Education Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bret Tarver Education Complex a Title I school?
No, Bret Tarver Education Complex is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 442-2900
- Area population (ZIP 85009)
- 52,116
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 85009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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