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#1474 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Orangewood School

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

A Washington Elementary School District (4260) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7337 N 19TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85021

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,008
Chronic Absenteeism62%

Students at Orangewood School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Orangewood 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

$58,481

Median home value

$433,000

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

38.3%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85021; 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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Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School for the Deaf PreschoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.4 mi26Compare →
Asdb - Phoenix Day School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–120.4 mi215Compare →
Torah Day School of PhoenixPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.6 mi304Compare →
Maryland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–81.0 mi583Compare →

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.

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
#27 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

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

About Orangewood School

Orangewood School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Washington Elementary School District (4260), serving approximately 772 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,474 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orangewood School

What grades does Orangewood School serve?

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

How many students attend Orangewood School?

Orangewood School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangewood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orangewood School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orangewood School rank in AZ?

Orangewood School ranks #1,474 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Orangewood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orangewood 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 Orangewood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orangewood School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orangewood School a charter school?

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

Is Orangewood School a Title I school?

No, Orangewood School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 85021)
40,026
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
36.2
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 85021; 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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