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#1438 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Wood School

Elementary School · Tempe School District (4258) · Tempe, AZ

A Tempe School District (4258) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

727 W CORNELL DR, Tempe, AZ 85283

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,504
Chronic Absenteeism49.1%

Students at Wood School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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 Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Wood 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,371/100K

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

$81,073

Median home value

$409,800

Median rent

$1,669/mo

College educated

44.4%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85283; 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

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Getz SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–80.1 mi198Compare →
Frank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi506Compare →
Aguilar SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.0 mi419Compare →
Emmanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–81.5 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tempe School District (4258)

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#15 of 22
District spending per student
$12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wood School is listed in Tempe School District (4258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wood School

Wood School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258), serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wood School

What grades does Wood School serve?

Wood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wood School?

Wood School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wood School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wood School rank in AZ?

Wood School ranks #1,438 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Wood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Wood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wood School a charter school?

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

Is Wood School a Title I school?

No, Wood School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.1%
Area population (ZIP 85283)
46,789
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85283; 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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