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#347 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Wenden Elementary School

Elementary School · Wenden Elementary District (4512) · Wenden, AZ

An elementary school in Wenden, AZ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 8, Wenden, AZ 85357

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$23,732
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Wenden Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Wenden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,325

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

0.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wenden Elementary District (4512)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
42.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wenden Elementary School is listed in Wenden Elementary District (4512); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wenden Elementary School

Wenden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wenden, AZ, part of Wenden Elementary District (4512), serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wenden Elementary School

What grades does Wenden Elementary School serve?

Wenden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Wenden Elementary School?

Wenden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wenden Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wenden Elementary School rank in AZ?

Wenden Elementary School ranks #347 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Wenden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wenden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Wenden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wenden Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wenden Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wenden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wenden Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wenden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
La Paz County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 85357)
415
Area median age
50.9
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 85357; 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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