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#213 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 11% in state

Lookout Mountain School

Elementary School · Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Phoenix, AZ

A Washington Elementary School District (4260) elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15 W CORAL GABLES DR, Phoenix, AZ 85023

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$12,008
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Lookout Mountain School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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 Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 Lookout Mountain 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$72,442

Median home value

$359,200

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

57.3%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85023; 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
Scholars Academy SunnyslopeCharter · enrollment unverified2.8K–81.2 mi248Compare →
Hearn Academy the - a Ball Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–81.4 mi689Compare →
Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–91.4 mi7Compare →
Cactus View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–61.5 mi528Compare →

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.

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#1 of 33
District spending per student
$12,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lookout Mountain School is listed in Washington Elementary School District (4260); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lookout Mountain School

Lookout Mountain School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Washington Elementary School District (4260), serving approximately 949 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lookout Mountain School

What grades does Lookout Mountain School serve?

Lookout Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lookout Mountain School?

Lookout Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lookout Mountain School rank in AZ?

Lookout Mountain School ranks #213 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Lookout Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lookout Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Lookout Mountain School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lookout Mountain School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lookout Mountain School a charter school?

No, Lookout Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lookout Mountain School a Title I school?

No, Lookout Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
949
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 85023)
34,635
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
37.2
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 85023; 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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