Excellent
#300 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 15% in state
Pearce Elementary School
Elementary School · Pearce Elementary District (4186) · Pearce, AZ
An elementary school in Pearce, AZ where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1487 E SCHOOL RD, Pearce, AZ 85625
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearce Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,042
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Pearce Elementary District (4186)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearce Elementary School is listed in Pearce Elementary District (4186); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearce Elementary School
Pearce Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pearce, AZ, part of Pearce Elementary District (4186), serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearce Elementary School
What grades does Pearce Elementary School serve?
Pearce Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pearce Elementary School?
Pearce Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearce Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearce Elementary School rank in AZ?
Pearce Elementary School ranks #300 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pearce Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearce Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pearce Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearce Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pearce Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pearce Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearce Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pearce Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (520) 826-3328
- Area population (ZIP 85625)
- 1,959
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 59.1
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 85625; 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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