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Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School vs. Knox Gifted Academy

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School Overview

School
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
1325 E Malibu Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
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6/
10
Top 50%
Knox Gifted Academy
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Knox Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph P. Spracale 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Knox Gifted Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
382 students
675 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Knox Gifted Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Knox Gifted Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Knox Gifted Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#809 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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30-34%
(Top 50% in AZ)
93%
(Top 1% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Knox Gifted Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
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22
Kindergarten Students
59
70
Grade 1 Students
72
86
Grade 2 Students
60
100
Grade 3 Students
63
123
Grade 4 Students
60
119
Grade 5 Students
68
99
Grade 6 Students
-
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
5%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) 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
74%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) 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 Knox Gifted Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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