Excelencia School

Summary:

Excelencia School is an elementary school serving 506 students in grades K-8 in the Creighton Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. While the school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, it consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic measures, ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools.

Excelencia School's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 10% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 18% in the district and 41% statewide. Similar gaps are seen in math and science. The school's dropout rates have also been relatively high in recent years, ranging from 2.6% to 6.1%, which are significantly higher than the state average. These challenges may be influenced by the school's high poverty rate, with 90.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Creighton Elementary District and Phoenix Elementary District exhibit similar academic performance challenges, suggesting that the issues faced by Excelencia School may be systemic within the broader district and community. Addressing the underlying factors, such as poverty, language barriers, and achievement gaps, through targeted interventions and resource allocation may be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2181 E McDowell Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85006-2430


(602) 381-4670

District: Creighton Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
794th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,427 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.1%
African American:
9.6%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Excelencia School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Creighton Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Excelencia School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.08. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.1%), African American (9.6%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Excelencia School is 16.1, which is the 5th best among 5 elementary schools in the Creighton Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Excelencia School is $12,427, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Creighton Elementary District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Excelencia School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Creighton Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Creighton Elementary District 267th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Excelencia School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 17.95 951st 1062 10.5%
2010 27.18 847th 1090 22.3%
2011 32.11 764th 1075 28.9%
2012 28.48 914th 1141 19.9%
2013 22.76 997th 1158 13.9%
2014 18.01 946th 1079 12.3%
2015 15.92 834th 955 12.7%
2016 17.47 931st 1079 13.7%
2017 13.03 1020th 1106 7.8%
2018 17.29 951st 1109 14.2%
2019 11.63 963rd 1039 7.3%
2021 15.21 1113th 1226 9.2%
2022 24.06 703rd 1000 29.7%
2023 21.51 971st 1245 22.0%
2024 14.22 794th 912 12.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.97 758th 1027 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.61 458th 975 53.0%
2023 22.60 366th 451 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
2023 26.71 639th 820 22.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 680th 820 17.1%
2022 33.45 433rd 618 29.9%
2023 28.61 835th 1116 25.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.23 101st 423 76.1%
2023 36.69 66th 102 35.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.16 913th 1023 10.8%
2019 10.10 806th 862 6.5%
2021 16.59 1096th 1219 10.1%
2023 23.44 934th 1219 23.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.25 795th 1032 23.0%
2019 14.84 746th 850 12.2%
2021 16.61 1096th 1220 10.2%
2022 23.33 647th 830 22.0%
2023 20.23 998th 1216 17.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.11 636th 895 28.9%
2022 19.92 267th 289 7.6%
2023 33.52 425th 607 30.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.68 747th 911 18.0%
2019 17.54 627th 709 11.6%
2021 19.56 1079th 1198 9.9%
2022 30.98 497th 716 30.6%
2023 23.71 941st 1170 19.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.43 488th 654 25.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.05 538th 1161 53.7%
2022 38.64 524th 800 34.5%
2023 65.20 315th 1024 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Excelencia School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 16.86 594th 663 10.4%
2010 21.22 586th 692 15.3%
2011 23.14 560th 685 18.2%
2012 35.20 543rd 772 29.7%
2013 38.46 507th 787 35.6%
2014 33.35 464th 690 32.8%
2015 30.19 337th 521 35.3%
2016 26.13 495th 677 26.9%
2017 30.86 448th 695 35.5%
2018 21.45 559th 711 21.4%
2019 11.29 562nd 605 7.1%
2021 14.88 779th 832 6.4%
2022 19.82 475th 605 21.5%
2023 18.08 721st 854 15.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.18 573rd 650 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.06 580th 789 26.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 378th 503 24.9%
2023 22.26 587th 717 18.1%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.53 205th 257 20.2%
2023 53.60 18th 64 71.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.75 541st 624 13.3%
2019 13.17 412th 466 11.6%
2021 13.62 780th 820 4.9%
2023 19.18 676th 806 16.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.91 425th 617 31.1%
2019 11.99 397th 435 8.7%
2021 18.69 717th 818 12.3%
2023 16.73 707th 810 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.83 440th 573 23.2%
2023 51.51 153rd 400 61.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 397th 543 26.9%
2019 14.19 359th 387 7.2%
2021 17.56 760th 802 5.2%
2022 26.04 281st 392 28.3%
2023 19.66 655th 760 13.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.80 222nd 390 43.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Excelencia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.44 516th 780 33.8%
2022 64.13 124th 446 72.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, February 5, 2009

Open Quote Student to teacher ration is over 30, NOT 16.9. That's WAY TOO MANY kids in one class. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Excelencia School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 18 23 0 453 10 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 19 44 2 846 15 n/a n/a 0 926
2003 19 44 2 846 15 n/a n/a 0 926
2004 20 36 0 886 15 n/a n/a 0 957
2005 18 31 2 863 21 n/a n/a 0 935
2006 11 30 0 875 13 n/a n/a 0 929
2007 18 28 23 851 10 n/a n/a 0 930
2008 15 34 20 857 15 n/a n/a 0 941
2009 16 33 6 842 13 n/a n/a 0 910
2010 19 42 2 851 12 n/a n/a 0 926
2011 14 49 3 840 16 0 1 0 923
2012 20 38 4 830 25 0 2 0 919
2013 14 27 6 817 28 0 4 0 896
2014 20 41 4 791 18 0 5 0 879
2015 21 31 4 774 10 0 6 0 846
2016 20 43 4 750 10 0 4 0 831
2017 15 57 4 762 16 2 7 0 863
2018 13 48 2 685 12 1 4 0 765
2019 15 60 3 684 9 0 1 0 772
2020 21 52 3 587 12 0 8 0 683
2021 21 53 3 560 14 0 7 0 658
2022 17 59 2 469 5 0 6 0 558
2023 14 45 6 430 5 0 6 0 506
2024 13 49 4 428 11 0 4 0 509

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Excelencia School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 504 25.5 19.8 n/a
2002 926 45.1 20.5 n/a
2003 926 45.1 20.5 n/a
2004 957 48.6 19.7 99.7
2005 935 55.6 16.8 99.7
2006 929 54.3 17.1 99.7
2007 930 54.9 16.9 96.2
2008 941 55.2 17.0 95
2009 910 52.1 17.5 93.8
2010 926 55.1 16.8 89.8
2011 923 52.6 17.5 93.5
2012 919 48.8 18.8 89.3
2013 896 45.2 19.7 n/a
2014 879 46.3 18.9 95.7
2015 846 44.0 19.2 96.2
2016 831 41.0 20.2 97.1
2017 863 45.3 19.0 88.2
2018 765 39.6 19.3 95.8
2019 772 41.8 18.4 95.9
2020 683 38.0 17.9 95.9
2021 658 34.8 18.8 n/a
2022 558 34.6 16.0 43.4
2023 506 33.5 15.1 90.7
2024 509 31.5 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Excelencia School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 504 25.5 19.8 n/a
2002 926 45.1 20.5 n/a
2003 926 45.1 20.5 n/a
2004 957 48.6 19.7 99.7
2005 935 55.6 16.8 99.7
2006 929 54.3 17.1 99.7
2007 930 54.9 16.9 96.2
2008 941 55.2 17.0 95
2009 910 52.1 17.5 93.8
2010 926 55.1 16.8 89.8
2011 923 52.6 17.5 93.5
2012 919 48.8 18.8 89.3
2013 896 45.2 19.7 n/a
2014 879 46.3 18.9 95.7
2015 846 44.0 19.2 96.2
2016 831 41.0 20.2 97.1
2017 863 45.3 19.0 88.2
2018 765 39.6 19.3 95.8
2019 772 41.8 18.4 95.9
2020 683 38.0 17.9 95.9
2021 658 34.8 18.8 n/a
2022 558 34.6 16.0 43.4
2023 506 33.5 15.1 90.7
2024 509 31.5 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Excelencia School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $927 (10.1%) $128 (1.4%) $1,983 (21.5%) $6,442 (69.9%) $1,716 (18.6%) $8,159 (88.6%) $9,214
2020 $888 (9.0%) $292 (3.0%) $2,069 (21.0%) $7,034 (71.2%) $1,659 (16.8%) $8,692 (88.0%) $9,873
2021 $1,163 (11.1%) $601 (5.7%) $2,928 (27.9%) $6,890 (65.7%) $1,837 (17.5%) $8,727 (83.2%) $10,492
2022 $1,856 (14.9%) $368 (3.0%) $4,079 (32.8%) $7,968 (64.1%) $2,235 (18.0%) $10,203 (82.1%) $12,427

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Excelencia School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 963rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 971st of 1245 Elementary schools
 14.7%
Ranks 562nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 721st of 854 Middle schools
 8.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students772506
 34.5%
African American6045
 25%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic684430
 37.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1514
 6.7%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%90.7%
 5.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended Excelencia School.

Students at Excelencia School are 84% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% White, 2% American Indian.

Excelencia School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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