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#1393 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Elementary School · Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Tolleson, AZ
A Tolleson Elementary District (4264) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9401 W GARFIELD ST, Tolleson, AZ 85353
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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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Where Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High10,167/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tolleson), 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
$88,867
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Arizona Desert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| Desert Oasis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Sheely Farms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 657 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tolleson Elementary District (4264)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is listed in Tolleson Elementary District (4264); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tolleson, AZ, part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264), serving approximately 709 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
What grades does Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School serve?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School rank in AZ?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School ranks #1,393 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School a charter school?
No, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (623) 907-5181
- Area population (ZIP 85353)
- 44,995
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
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 85353; 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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