Below Average
#1540 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Glendale American School
Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Glendale, AZ
A Glendale Elementary District (4271) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8530 N 55TH AVE, Glendale, AZ 85302
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glendale American School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Glendale American 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$62,516
Median home value
$326,600
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glendale American School is listed in Glendale Elementary District (4271); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glendale American School
Glendale American School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271), serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glendale American School
What grades does Glendale American School serve?
Glendale American School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Glendale American School?
Glendale American School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale American School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale American School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glendale American School rank in AZ?
Glendale American School ranks #1,540 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Glendale American School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glendale American School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Glendale American School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale American School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glendale American School a charter school?
No, Glendale American School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glendale American School a Title I school?
No, Glendale American School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (623) 237-4008
- Area population (ZIP 85302)
- 40,329
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 85302; 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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