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Alta E Butler School vs. Acacia Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Alta E Butler School
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Acacia Elementary School
3021 W Evans Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta E Butler School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Acacia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
524 students
825 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta E Butler School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acacia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta E Butler School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acacia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta E Butler School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acacia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alta E Butler School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acacia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1706 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#585 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alta E Butler School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acacia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
41%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta E Butler School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acacia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta E Butler School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acacia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alta E Butler School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Acacia Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
120
Grade 1 Students
85
121
Grade 2 Students
78
128
Grade 3 Students
99
116
Grade 4 Students
101
119
Grade 5 Students
83
100
Grade 6 Students
-
121

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alta E Butler School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alta E Butler School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alta E Butler School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alta E Butler School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alta E Butler School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alta E Butler School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alta E Butler School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alta E Butler School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Isaac Elementary District (4259) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington Elementary School District (4260) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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