Bustoz School serves 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bustoz School?
280 students attend Bustoz School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bustoz School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bustoz School?
Bustoz School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bustoz School offer ?
Bustoz School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bustoz School part of?
Bustoz School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
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