Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harold W Smith School 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold W Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harold W Smith School's student population of 687 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harold W Smith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold W Smith School is 0.32, 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
#1870 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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 Harold W Smith School's ranking?
Harold W Smith School is ranked #1870 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Harold W Smith School often compared to?
Harold W Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn F Burton School, Glendale American School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harold W Smith School?
687 students attend Harold W Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Harold W Smith School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold W Smith School?
Harold W Smith School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harold W Smith School offer ?
Harold W Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold W Smith School part of?
Harold W Smith School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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