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#907 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 45% in state
Cradleboard School
Elementary School · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Whiteriver, AZ
A Whiteriver Unified District (4394) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 190, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cradleboard School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Cradleboard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,554
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 436 | Compare → |
| Whiteriver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 398 | 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.
Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cradleboard School is listed in Whiteriver Unified District (4394); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cradleboard School
Cradleboard School is a public elementary school in Whiteriver, AZ, part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394), serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cradleboard School
What grades does Cradleboard School serve?
Cradleboard School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cradleboard School?
Cradleboard School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cradleboard School rank in AZ?
Cradleboard School ranks #907 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cradleboard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cradleboard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cradleboard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cradleboard School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cradleboard School a charter school?
No, Cradleboard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cradleboard School a Title I school?
No, Cradleboard School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (928) 358-5650
- Area population (ZIP 85941)
- 10,333
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 85941; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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