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Santa Fe Elementary School vs. Ira A Murphy

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School Overview

School
Santa Fe Elementary School
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ira A Murphy
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Santa Fe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ira A Murphy 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
698 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Fe 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 Ira A Murphy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Fe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ira A Murphy.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Fe 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 Ira A Murphy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#967 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1517 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Fe Elementary 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 Ira A Murphy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Fe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Fe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 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 Santa Fe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ira A Murphy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
78
46
Grade 1 Students
80
55
Grade 2 Students
87
59
Grade 3 Students
61
59
Grade 4 Students
89
51
Grade 5 Students
88
47
Grade 6 Students
67
55
Grade 7 Students
86
50
Grade 8 Students
62
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Fe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Fe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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
66%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Fe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Fe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) 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 Ira A Murphy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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