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Glendale Landmark School

Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271)

5730 W MYRTLE AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301

Enrollment

692

Student-Teacher

19.2:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,422 of 2,006

In Glendale

#50 of 82

public schools

In district

#7 of 14

Glendale Elementary District (4271)

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Glendale Landmark School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Glendale · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.7/10

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4.1/10

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About Glendale Landmark School

Glendale Landmark School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271). Glendale Landmark School serves approximately 692 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Glendale Landmark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Glendale Landmark School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Glendale Landmark School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

79% of students at Glendale Landmark School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,795
Chronic Absenteeism78.5%

Glendale Landmark School — Students at Glendale Landmark School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 30.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
15%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Glendale Landmark School Compares

See how Glendale Landmark School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
29th percentile in AZ
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
78.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5730 W MYRTLE AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Glendale Landmark School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning (rated 7.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academy of Math and Science Glendale (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Tucson), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning Glendale 0.1 mi 7.7
Crown Point High School Glendale 0.2 mi 4.1
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Glendale 0.2 mi 5.4
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Glendale 0.3 mi 5.7
CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR NEURODEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES Glendale 0.4 mi 7.0
Glendale High School Glendale 0.6 mi 6.1
West-MEC - Glendale High School Glendale 0.7 mi
Harold W Smith School Glendale 1.0 mi 4.7
Glendale American School Glendale 1.3 mi 4.9
Glenn F Burton School Glendale 1.4 mi 4.0
Carol G. Peck Elementary School Glendale 1.7 mi 3.0
West-MEC - Apollo High School Glendale 1.6 mi
Apollo High School Glendale 1.6 mi 6.9
Academy of Math and Science Glendale Tucson 1.6 mi 7.0
Desert Garden Elementary School Glendale 1.6 mi 5.7
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy Glendale 1.7 mi 4.6
Glendale Union Online Glendale 1.7 mi 5.0
Horizon School Glendale 1.8 mi 5.1
West-MEC Glendale Community College Glendale 2.0 mi
GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab Glendale 2.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,422

Median Home Value

$218,100

Median Rent

$1,189/mo

Population

66,970

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

39.4%

Avg Commute

29.1 min

Poverty Rate

29%

Median Age

29.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glendale Landmark School

What grades does Glendale Landmark School serve?

Glendale Landmark School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Glendale Landmark School?

Glendale Landmark School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Landmark School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Landmark School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glendale Landmark School rank in AZ?

Glendale Landmark School ranks #1,422 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Glendale Landmark School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glendale Landmark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Glendale Landmark School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale Landmark School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glendale Landmark School a charter school?

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

Is Glendale Landmark School a Title I school?

No, Glendale Landmark School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
89 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.5%

District

Glendale Elementary District (4271)
District Enrollment
8,858
Schools in District
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,795
District Rank
#7 of 14

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