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John S Mccain III Elementary School

Elementary School · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Buckeye, AZ

A Buckeye Elementary District (4269) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25555 W DURANGO ST, Buckeye, AZ 85326

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$9,900
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at John S Mccain III Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where John S Mccain III 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated939/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), 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

$91,444

Median home value

$342,400

Median rent

$1,635/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85326; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Imagine Schools at BuckeyeCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–80.5 mi378Compare →
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–80.7 mi856Compare →
Westpark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–81.2 mi571Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Buckeye Elementary District (4269)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$9,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

John S Mccain III Elementary School is listed in Buckeye Elementary District (4269); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John S Mccain III Elementary School

John S Mccain III Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269), serving approximately 742 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,453 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John S Mccain III Elementary School

What grades does John S Mccain III Elementary School serve?

John S Mccain III Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend John S Mccain III Elementary School?

John S Mccain III Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Mccain III Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John S Mccain III Elementary School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John S Mccain III Elementary School rank in AZ?

John S Mccain III Elementary School ranks #1,453 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is John S Mccain III Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John S Mccain III Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 John S Mccain III Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John S Mccain III Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is John S Mccain III Elementary School a charter school?

No, John S Mccain III Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John S Mccain III Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John S Mccain III 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
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 85326)
73,912
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 85326; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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