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Picacho School
Elementary School · Picacho Elementary District (4452) · Picacho, AZ
An elementary school in Picacho, AZ where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8, Picacho, AZ 85241
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Picacho School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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| Eloy Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–8 | 4.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Curiel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–3 | 4.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Picacho Elementary District (4452)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Picacho School is listed in Picacho Elementary District (4452); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Picacho School
Picacho School is a public elementary school in Picacho, AZ, part of Picacho Elementary District (4452), serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,958 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Picacho School
What grades does Picacho School serve?
Picacho School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Picacho School?
Picacho School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Picacho School?
The student-teacher ratio at Picacho School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Picacho School rank in AZ?
Picacho School ranks #1,958 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Picacho School's MySchoolScout rating?
Picacho School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Picacho School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Picacho School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Picacho School a charter school?
No, Picacho School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Picacho School a Title I school?
No, Picacho School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.0%
- Phone
- (520) 466-7942
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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