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James W. Rice Elementary School
Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4530 W CAMPBELL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85031
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James W. Rice Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 James W. Rice 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$59,641
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$1,503/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Preschool AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 0.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Bret R. Tarver Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Liberty Traditional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 181 | 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.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James W. Rice Elementary School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James W. Rice Elementary School
James W. Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 742 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,933 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James W. Rice Elementary School
What grades does James W. Rice Elementary School serve?
James W. Rice Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James W. Rice Elementary School?
James W. Rice Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Rice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James W. Rice Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James W. Rice Elementary School rank in AZ?
James W. Rice Elementary School ranks #1,933 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is James W. Rice Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James W. Rice Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 James W. Rice Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James W. Rice Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James W. Rice Elementary School a charter school?
No, James W. Rice Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James W. Rice Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James W. Rice Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (623) 848-8420
- Area population (ZIP 85031)
- 30,681
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 85031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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