Tempe Thomas J.
Pappas Regional Elementary School in Peoria, AZ, serves grades K through 6 with fluctuating enrollment that reached 291 students in 2007 before later data shows no reported enrollment or staff figures after 2008.
The school's math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and below the district proficiency level.
Math scores have declined from as high as 50% in 2018 to 20% in recent years.
Reading proficiency stood at 20% in 2022, lower than the state average of 40% and also below the district average, with proficiency declining from 50% in 2018 to 20% in 2022.
Science proficiency in 2022 was 20%, slightly below the state average of 24% and district performance of 10%.
Graduation rates reported for the school are inconsistent and appear to contain erroneous data; therefore, no reliable comparison to state or district averages can be established.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (07-08)
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)7%
5%
Asian
(07-08)1%
3%
Hispanic
(07-08)70%
42%
Black
(07-08)3%
6%
White
(07-08)19%
44%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
98%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School?
174 students attend Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School offer ?
Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School part of?
Tempe Thomas J. Pappas Regional Elementary School is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
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