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#1458 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Joseph Zito Elementary School
Elementary School · Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Phoenix, AZ
An Isaac Elementary District (4259) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4525 W ENCANTO BLVD, Phoenix, AZ 85035
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Zito Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Joseph Zito Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some 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
$57,790
Median home value
$244,300
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista College Prep - MaryvaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| P T Coe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Justine Spitalny Ste3am SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 630 | Compare → |
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.
Isaac Elementary District (4259)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Zito Elementary School is listed in Isaac Elementary District (4259); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Zito Elementary School
Joseph Zito Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Zito Elementary School
What grades does Joseph Zito Elementary School serve?
Joseph Zito Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph Zito Elementary School?
Joseph Zito Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Zito Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Zito Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Zito Elementary School rank in AZ?
Joseph Zito Elementary School ranks #1,458 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Joseph Zito Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Zito 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 Joseph Zito Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Zito Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph Zito Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph Zito Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Zito Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph Zito Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (602) 442-2500
- Area population (ZIP 85035)
- 52,002
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 · 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 85035; 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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