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#1827 of 2,006 schools in AZ
William T Machan Elementary School
Elementary School · Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Phoenix, AZ
A Creighton Elementary District (4263) elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2140 E VIRGINIA AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85006
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William T Machan Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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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Where William T Machan 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$60,742
Median home value
$376,600
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Creighton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Excelencia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Creighton Elementary District (4263)
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
William T Machan Elementary School is listed in Creighton Elementary District (4263); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William T Machan Elementary School
William T Machan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Creighton Elementary District (4263), serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,827 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William T Machan Elementary School
What grades does William T Machan Elementary School serve?
William T Machan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend William T Machan Elementary School?
William T Machan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T Machan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T Machan Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William T Machan Elementary School rank in AZ?
William T Machan Elementary School ranks #1,827 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is William T Machan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William T Machan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 T Machan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William T Machan Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William T Machan Elementary School a charter school?
No, William T Machan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William T Machan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William T Machan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (602) 381-6120
- Area population (ZIP 85006)
- 22,081
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 85006; 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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