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#1608 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 S ARROWHEAD DR, Chandler, AZ 85224

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Dr Howard K Conley 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. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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

$90,886

Median home value

$391,000

Median rent

$1,785/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–110.6 mi20Compare →
Bright Beginnings School #1Charter · enrollment unverified9.1K–60.9 mi212Compare →
San Marcos Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–61.2 mi371Compare →
Chandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–6Not available809Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#43 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 743 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School

What grades does Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School serve?

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School?

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School rank in AZ?

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School ranks #1,608 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Howard K Conley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 85224)
48,304
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
37.1
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 85224; 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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