Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Simon 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 is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Simon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
San Simon School's student population of 114 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Simon School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Simon School is 0.54, 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
#808 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Simon School's ranking?
San Simon School is ranked #808 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Simon School?
The graduation rate of San Simon School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend San Simon School?
114 students attend San Simon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of San Simon School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Simon School?
San Simon School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Simon School offer ?
San Simon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is San Simon School part of?
San Simon School is part of San Simon Unified District (4172) School District.
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