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#1273 of 2,006 schools in AZ

William C Jack School

Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Glendale, AZ

A Glendale Elementary District (4271) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

6600 W MISSOURI AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$10,795
Chronic Absenteeism65.7%

Students at William C Jack School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 William C Jack School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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

$47,422

Median home value

$218,100

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

29%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Don Mensendick SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–80.1 mi553Compare →
Academy of Math and Science CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–80.6 mi1,072Compare →
Bicentennial South SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.8 mi780Compare →
Challenger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–81.0 mi880Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Glendale Elementary District (4271)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

William C Jack School is listed in Glendale Elementary District (4271); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William C Jack School

William C Jack School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271), serving approximately 827 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William C Jack School

What grades does William C Jack School serve?

William C Jack School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend William C Jack School?

William C Jack School has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William C Jack School?

The student-teacher ratio at William C Jack School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William C Jack School rank in AZ?

William C Jack School ranks #1,273 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is William C Jack School's MySchoolScout rating?

William C Jack School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 William C Jack School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William C Jack School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William C Jack School a charter school?

No, William C Jack School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William C Jack School a Title I school?

No, William C Jack School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
827
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.7%
Area population (ZIP 85301)
66,970
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
29.8
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 85301; 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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