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#1018 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Maryland Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Phoenix, AZ
A Washington Elementary School District (4260) elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6503 N 21ST AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85015
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maryland Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Maryland 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$52,585
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Simon and Jude Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Alhambra Traditional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Orangewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Synergy Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Elementary School District (4260)
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Maryland Elementary School is listed in Washington Elementary School District (4260); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maryland Elementary School
Maryland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Washington Elementary School District (4260), serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,018 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maryland Elementary School
What grades does Maryland Elementary School serve?
Maryland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Maryland Elementary School?
Maryland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryland Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maryland Elementary School rank in AZ?
Maryland Elementary School ranks #1,018 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Maryland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maryland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Maryland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maryland Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maryland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maryland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maryland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maryland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (602) 347-2300
- Area population (ZIP 85015)
- 42,444
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 85015; 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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