Below Average
#1554 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Carminati School
Elementary School · Tempe School District (4258) · Tempe, AZ
A Tempe School District (4258) elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4001 S MCALLISTER AVE, Tempe, AZ 85282
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carminati School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Carminati 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), 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
$79,084
Median home value
$370,000
Median rent
$1,627/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Arredondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Joseph P. Spracale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Accel East CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Tempe School District (4258)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carminati School is listed in Tempe School District (4258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carminati School
Carminati School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258), serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carminati School
What grades does Carminati School serve?
Carminati School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carminati School?
Carminati School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carminati School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carminati School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carminati School rank in AZ?
Carminati School ranks #1,554 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Carminati School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carminati School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Carminati School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carminati School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carminati School a charter school?
No, Carminati School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carminati School a Title I school?
No, Carminati School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.3%
- Phone
- (480) 784-4484
- Area population (ZIP 85282)
- 54,501
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 85282; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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