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#506 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 25% in state

Jack Barnes Elementary School

Elementary School · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Queen Creek, AZ

A Queen Creek Unified District (4245) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20750 S 214TH ST, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$9,137
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Jack Barnes Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Jack Barnes 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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

$125,236

Median home value

$521,300

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - CrismonCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–61.0 mi823Compare →
Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–121.5 mi253Compare →
Katherine Mecham Barney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–61.5 mi819Compare →
Gateway Polytechnic AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–8Not available983Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Queen Creek Unified District (4245)

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$9,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jack Barnes Elementary School is listed in Queen Creek Unified District (4245); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jack Barnes Elementary School

Jack Barnes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245), serving approximately 630 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jack Barnes Elementary School

What grades does Jack Barnes Elementary School serve?

Jack Barnes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jack Barnes Elementary School?

Jack Barnes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Barnes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jack Barnes Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jack Barnes Elementary School rank in AZ?

Jack Barnes Elementary School ranks #506 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Jack Barnes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jack Barnes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Jack Barnes Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack Barnes Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jack Barnes Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jack Barnes Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jack Barnes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 85142)
87,201
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 85142; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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