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Clarendon School

Elementary School · Osborn Elementary District (4262)

1225 W CLARENDON AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Enrollment

411

Student-Teacher

17.9:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,281 of 2,006

In Phoenix

#239 of 422

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Osborn Elementary District (4262)

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Clarendon School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.6/10

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About Clarendon School

Clarendon School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Osborn Elementary District (4262). Clarendon School serves approximately 411 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Clarendon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,281 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Clarendon School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

43% of students at Clarendon School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,458
Chronic Absenteeism43.3%

Clarendon School — Students at Clarendon School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 41.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
25%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.

How Clarendon School Compares

See how Clarendon School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
36th percentile in AZ
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
43.3%

Location

1225 W CLARENDON AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Clarendon School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Encanto School (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Midtown Primary School (rated 5.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST GREGORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Encanto School Phoenix 0.2 mi 6.6
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy Phoenix 0.3 mi 8.3
PHOENIX CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Phoenix 0.5 mi 6.3
ST GREGORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phoenix 0.6 mi 5.0
ST GREGORY SCHOOL Phoenix 0.6 mi 4.8
Linda Abril Educational Academy Phoenix 0.8 mi 4.6
Metro Tech High School Phoenix 0.9 mi 6.6
Osborn Middle School Phoenix 1.2 mi 4.5
BASIS Phoenix Central Primary Phoenix 1.0 mi 6.9
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona Phoenix 1.2 mi 6.1
AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback Phoenix 1.3 mi 3.6
PXU City Phoenix 1.2 mi
Phoenix Coding Academy Phoenix 1.1 mi 8.5
Phoenix Modern Phoenix 1.1 mi 2.8
Midtown Primary School Phoenix 1.3 mi 5.5
Central High School Phoenix 1.2 mi 5.8
BROPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORY Phoenix 1.4 mi 5.2
Arizona Virtual Academy Phoenix 1.4 mi 5.8
VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Phoenix 1.6 mi 7.8
Imagine Camelback Middle Phoenix 1.5 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,895

Median Home Value

$476,200

Median Rent

$1,435/mo

Population

20,947

College Educated

46.6%

Homeownership

42.5%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clarendon School

What grades does Clarendon School serve?

Clarendon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Clarendon School?

Clarendon School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarendon School rank in AZ?

Clarendon School ranks #1,281 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Clarendon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarendon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Clarendon School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarendon School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clarendon School a charter school?

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

Is Clarendon School a Title I school?

No, Clarendon School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
85 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.3%

District

Osborn Elementary District (4262)
District Enrollment
2,425
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,458
District Rank
#4 of 6

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