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#1758 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School

Elementary School · Miami Unified District (4211) · Miami, AZ

A Miami Unified District (4211) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

PO BOX 2070, Miami, AZ 85539

  • Math 17% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2019)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,176
Chronic Absenteeism49.2%

Students at Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 22% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. Charles A. Bejarano 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average302/100K

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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

$45,733

Median home value

$107,200

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

25.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lee Kornegay Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.83–60.0 mi263Compare →
Tiger Knowledge Online (tko)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.6 mi17Compare →
Copper Rim Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–53.6 mi745Compare →
Destiny SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–84.1 mi365Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Miami Unified District (4211)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is listed in Miami Unified District (4211); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, AZ, part of Miami Unified District (4211), serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School

What grades does Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School serve?

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School rank in AZ?

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School ranks #1,758 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Gila County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.2%
Area population (ZIP 85539)
3,066
Area median age
40.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 85539; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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