Excellent
#74 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 4% in state
Jack Daley Primary School
Elementary School · Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Thatcher, AZ
A Thatcher Unified District (4219) elementary school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 610, Thatcher, AZ 85552
- Math 87% proficient (2010)
- Reading 92% proficient (2010)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jack Daley Primary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jack Daley Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thatcher), 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
$80,658
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Lafe Nelson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Triumphant Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Stinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Thatcher Unified District (4219)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jack Daley Primary School is listed in Thatcher Unified District (4219); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jack Daley Primary School
Jack Daley Primary School is a public elementary school in Thatcher, AZ, part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jack Daley Primary School
What grades does Jack Daley Primary School serve?
Jack Daley Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jack Daley Primary School?
Jack Daley Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Daley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Daley Primary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jack Daley Primary School rank in AZ?
Jack Daley Primary School ranks #74 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Jack Daley Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jack Daley Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Daley Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack Daley Primary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Jack Daley Primary School a charter school?
No, Jack Daley Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jack Daley Primary School a Title I school?
No, Jack Daley Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (928) 348-7240
- Area population (ZIP 85552)
- 6,619
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 85552; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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