Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-10, The Shelby 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
85%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Shelby School (79131) School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Shelby School?
27 students attend The Shelby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Shelby School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Shelby School offer ?
The Shelby School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is The Shelby School part of?
The Shelby School is part of The Shelby School (79131) School District.
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