Below Average
#1615 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Harold W Smith School
Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271)
6534 N 63RD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#1,615 of 2,006
In Glendale
#60 of 82
public schools
In district
#10 of 14
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
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Harold W Smith School
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About Harold W Smith School
Harold W Smith School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271). Harold W Smith School serves approximately 687 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Harold W Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Harold W Smith School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Harold W Smith 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.
Harold W Smith School runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
70% of students at Harold W Smith 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
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Harold W Smith School — Students at Harold W Smith School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.1/10.
How Harold W Smith School Compares
See how Harold W Smith School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6534 N 63RD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harold W Smith School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Desert Garden Elementary School (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood 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 Harold W Smith School
What grades does Harold W Smith School serve?
Harold W Smith School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Harold W Smith School?
Harold W Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold W Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold W Smith School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold W Smith School rank in AZ?
Harold W Smith School ranks #1,615 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Harold W Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harold W Smith 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 Harold W Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold W Smith School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harold W Smith School a charter school?
No, Harold W Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold W Smith School a Title I school?
No, Harold W Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (623) 237-4003
Resources & Links
District
Glendale Elementary District (4271)- District Enrollment
- 8,858
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,795
- District Rank
- #10 of 14
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