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#1722 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Pat Tillman Middle School

Elementary School · Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Phoenix, AZ

A Balsz Elementary District (4268) elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4309 E Belleview Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$17,133
Chronic Absenteeism69.2%

Students at Pat Tillman Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Pat Tillman Middle 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$61,369

Median home value

$323,600

Median rent

$1,300/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brunson-lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–60.6 mi431Compare →
Griffith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.6 mi446Compare →
Balsz Online Academy (b.o.a.)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–80.7 mi29Compare →
David Crockett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–60.9 mi517Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Balsz Elementary District (4268)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$17,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pat Tillman Middle School is listed in Balsz Elementary District (4268); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pat Tillman Middle School

Pat Tillman Middle School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Balsz Elementary District (4268), serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pat Tillman Middle School

What grades does Pat Tillman Middle School serve?

Pat Tillman Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pat Tillman Middle School?

Pat Tillman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pat Tillman Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pat Tillman Middle 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 Pat Tillman Middle School rank in AZ?

Pat Tillman Middle School ranks #1,722 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Pat Tillman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pat Tillman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Pat Tillman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pat Tillman Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pat Tillman Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Pat Tillman Middle School a Title I school?

No, Pat Tillman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.2%
Area population (ZIP 85008)
60,499
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
30.5
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 85008; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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