Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Agua Caliente School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agua Caliente School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Agua Caliente School's student population of 428 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Agua Caliente School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agua Caliente School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agua Caliente School's ranking?
Agua Caliente School is ranked #183 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Agua Caliente School often compared to?
Agua Caliente Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanque Verde Elementary School, Canyon View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Agua Caliente School?
428 students attend Agua Caliente School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Agua Caliente School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Agua Caliente School offer ?
Agua Caliente School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agua Caliente School part of?
Agua Caliente School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) School District.
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