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#1618 of 2,006 schools in AZ

First Avenue Elementary School

Elementary School · Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) · San Manuel, AZ

A Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 406, San Manuel, AZ 85631

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,404
Chronic Absenteeism39.9%

Students at First Avenue Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 First Avenue 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average333/100K

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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

$47,969

Median home value

$112,900

Median rent

$740/mo

College educated

10.7%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85631; 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

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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.

Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

First Avenue Elementary School is listed in Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About First Avenue Elementary School

First Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in San Manuel, AZ, part of Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439), serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,618 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about First Avenue Elementary School

What grades does First Avenue Elementary School serve?

First Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend First Avenue Elementary School?

First Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does First Avenue Elementary School rank in AZ?

First Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,618 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is First Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

First Avenue 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 First Avenue Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, First Avenue Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is First Avenue Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is First Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.9%
Area population (ZIP 85631)
3,283
Area median age
56.1
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 85631; 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

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