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Copper Basin vs. Walker Butte K-8

Should you attend Copper Basin or Walker Butte K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Copper Basin
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Walker Butte K-8
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Copper Basin 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walker Butte K-8 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
558 students
764 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Copper Basin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walker Butte K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Copper Basin.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker Butte K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Copper Basin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walker Butte K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Copper Basin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1549 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1287 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Copper Basin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walker Butte K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copper Basin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copper Basin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Copper Basin by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walker Butte K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
63
Grade 1 Students
50
70
Grade 2 Students
66
83
Grade 3 Students
49
80
Grade 4 Students
56
90
Grade 5 Students
75
97
Grade 6 Students
56
89
Grade 7 Students
82
91
Grade 8 Students
71
99
Ungraded Students
2
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 American Indian at Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Copper Basin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 two or more races at Walker Butte K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Copper Basin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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
63%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Copper Basin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 Walker Butte K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Copper Basin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 reduced-price lunch at Walker Butte K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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