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#1246 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School

Elementary School · Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Phoenix, AZ

A Laveen Elementary District (4276) elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3851 W ROESER RD, Phoenix, AZ 85041

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,353
Chronic Absenteeism52.7%

Students at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Maurice C. Cash 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$70,555

Median home value

$310,100

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; 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

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Rogers Ranch SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–81.4 mi1,051Compare →
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Riverbend PrepCharter · enrollment unverified1.7K–81.5 mi223Compare →
Estrella Foothills Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–8Not available895Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Laveen Elementary District (4276)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$10,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is listed in Laveen Elementary District (4276); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maurice C. Cash Elementary School

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Laveen Elementary District (4276), serving approximately 765 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maurice C. Cash Elementary School

What grades does Maurice C. Cash Elementary School serve?

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maurice C. Cash Elementary School rank in AZ?

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School ranks #1,246 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
765
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.7%
Area population (ZIP 85041)
63,881
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.1
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.
  • 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 85041; 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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