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#582 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 29% in state

Copperwood School

Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Glendale, AZ

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11232 N 65TH AVE, Glendale, AZ 85304

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Copperwood School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Copperwood 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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

$82,976

Median home value

$345,400

Median rent

$1,401/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Scholars AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi5Compare →
Aces-peoriaPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–120.6 mi359Compare →
Sundance Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–80.6 mi601Compare →
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.7 mi590Compare →

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.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#8 of 42
District spending per student
$10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Copperwood School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Copperwood School

Copperwood School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 646 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Copperwood School

What grades does Copperwood School serve?

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

How many students attend Copperwood School?

Copperwood School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Copperwood 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 Copperwood School rank in AZ?

Copperwood School ranks #582 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Copperwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Copperwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Copperwood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Copperwood School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Copperwood School a charter school?

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

Is Copperwood School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
646
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
Area population (ZIP 85304)
29,745
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
40
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 85304; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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