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#903 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 45% in state
Tartesso Elementary School
Elementary School · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) · Buckeye, AZ
A Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29677 W INDIANOLA AVE, Buckeye, AZ 85396
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tartesso Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Tartesso Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), 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
$114,266
Median home value
$451,000
Median rent
$2,047/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85396; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Ruth Fisher Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 734 | Compare → |
| Winters Well Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 581 | 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.
Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tartesso Elementary School is listed in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tartesso Elementary School
Tartesso Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tartesso Elementary School
What grades does Tartesso Elementary School serve?
Tartesso Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tartesso Elementary School?
Tartesso Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tartesso Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tartesso Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tartesso Elementary School rank in AZ?
Tartesso Elementary School ranks #903 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tartesso Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tartesso Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tartesso Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tartesso Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tartesso Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tartesso Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tartesso Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tartesso Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (623) 474-5400
- Area population (ZIP 85396)
- 38,489
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 85396; 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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