Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
48%
Black
25%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (79540) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School?
95 students attend Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School offer ?
Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School part of?
Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School is part of Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (79540) School District.
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