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#259 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 13% in state

Dateland Elementary School

Elementary School · Hyder Elementary District (4502) · Dateland, AZ

A Hyder Elementary District (4502) elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3001, Dateland, AZ 85333

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$31,791
Chronic Absenteeism36.6%

Students at Dateland Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Dateland Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average410/100K

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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

$43,269

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

25.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hyder Elementary District (4502)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$31,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dateland Elementary School is listed in Hyder Elementary District (4502); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dateland Elementary School

Dateland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dateland, AZ, part of Hyder Elementary District (4502), serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Dateland Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Dateland Elementary School is governed by the Hyder School District and is located in Dateland, Arizona, a community of approximately 400 people in Yuma County situated on Interstate 8 1. The town has a history as a railroad water stop in the early 1920s and a military training camp during the 1940s 1. Deborah Stewart serves as the Superintendent of the district 1. The school district emphasizes collaboration with parents and community members to prepare students for future success 1. The administration highlights small class sizes and individualized instruction as key features of the educational environment 1. The district website provides access to calendar events, administration details, and elementary school staff information 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.hyderschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dateland Elementary School

What grades does Dateland Elementary School serve?

Dateland Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Dateland Elementary School?

Dateland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

How does Dateland Elementary School rank in AZ?

Dateland Elementary School ranks #259 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Dateland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dateland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Dateland Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dateland Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dateland Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Dateland Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dateland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
93
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.6%
Area population (ZIP 85333)
403
Area median age
60.6
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 85333; 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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