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Walker Butte K-8 vs. Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy

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School Overview

School
Walker Butte K-8
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
764 students
742 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker Butte K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy 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

#1287 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#941 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
30%
(Top 50% in AZ)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy 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.
25%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy 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)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walker Butte K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
64
Grade 1 Students
70
63
Grade 2 Students
83
80
Grade 3 Students
80
76
Grade 4 Students
90
84
Grade 5 Students
97
94
Grade 6 Students
89
95
Grade 7 Students
91
96
Grade 8 Students
99
90
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
1%
1%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
36%
41%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
9%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
43%
44%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
2%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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.
0.68
0.64
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
59%
53%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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
8%
13%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, 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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