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C J Jorgensen School

Elementary School · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Phoenix, AZ

A Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 W ROESER RD, Phoenix, AZ 85041

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,789
Chronic Absenteeism60.1%

Students at C J Jorgensen School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
6%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
6%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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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The neighborhood

Where C J Jorgensen 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasantview Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–80.3 mi56Compare →
Basis Phoenix SouthCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–120.4 mi511Compare →
John R Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.6 mi348Compare →
Sunland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–80.8 mi545Compare →

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.

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#17 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

C J Jorgensen School is listed in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C J Jorgensen School

C J Jorgensen School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,900 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C J Jorgensen School

What grades does C J Jorgensen School serve?

C J Jorgensen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend C J Jorgensen School?

C J Jorgensen School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C J Jorgensen School?

The student-teacher ratio at C J Jorgensen 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 C J Jorgensen School rank in AZ?

C J Jorgensen School ranks #1,900 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is C J Jorgensen School's MySchoolScout rating?

C J Jorgensen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 C J Jorgensen School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C J Jorgensen School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is C J Jorgensen School a charter school?

No, C J Jorgensen School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C J Jorgensen School a Title I school?

No, C J Jorgensen School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.1%
Area population (ZIP 85041)
63,881
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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