Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jack L Kuban Elementary 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack L Kuban Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jack L Kuban Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jack L Kuban Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack L Kuban Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack L Kuban Elementary School's ranking?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is ranked #1641 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Jack L Kuban Elementary School often compared to?
Jack L Kuban Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur M Hamilton School, William R Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
460 students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jack L Kuban Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack L Kuban Elementary School offer ?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jack L Kuban Elementary School part of?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is part of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District.
In what neighborhood is Jack L Kuban Elementary School located?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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