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#806 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 40% in state

Luke Elementary School

Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Glendale, AZ

A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7300 N DYSART RD, Glendale, AZ 85307

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$10,550
Chronic Absenteeism41.4%

Students at Luke Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Luke 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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

$78,540

Median home value

$368,700

Median rent

$1,745/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

46.3%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85307; 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
Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.7 mi34Compare →
Heritage Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–81.1 mi796Compare →
Crown Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–61.2 mi335Compare →
Asante Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–8Not available1,134Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dysart Unified District (4243)

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#10 of 24
District spending per student
$10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Luke Elementary School is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Luke Elementary School

Luke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 623 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luke Elementary School

What grades does Luke Elementary School serve?

Luke Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Luke Elementary School?

Luke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luke Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Luke Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luke Elementary School rank in AZ?

Luke Elementary School ranks #806 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Luke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Luke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Luke Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luke Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Luke Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Luke Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Luke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.4%
Area population (ZIP 85307)
13,290
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
28.6
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 85307; 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

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