Picacho School

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Picacho School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 with 165 students in the town of Picacho, Arizona. The school is part of the Picacho Elementary District, which is ranked 530 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Picacho School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. Picacho School has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4.9% over the past several years, which is concerning for an elementary school. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (75.76%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 20.6 is also higher than the state average, which may impact the quality of individual attention and support students receive.

When comparing Picacho School to the nearby schools, such as Palo Verde School, West Elementary School, Ironwood School, and Mesquite Elementary School, it becomes clear that Picacho is performing significantly worse academically. These surrounding schools all have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings than Picacho. Additionally, the racial makeup of Picacho School is predominantly Hispanic, with much lower percentages of White and other minority students, which is not as pronounced in the nearby schools. The school's lack of improvement over time, with consistently low rankings and performance, suggests a need for significant intervention and support to address the underlying issues and help the school improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 17865 S Vail Rd
       Picacho, AZ  85141-4113


(520) 466-7942

District: Picacho Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,162 Help


Students who attend Picacho School usually attend:

High:    Santa Cruz Valley Union High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
White:
11.4%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Picacho 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 10.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Picacho 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 12.39. (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 (80%), White (11.4%), African American (5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Picacho School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Picacho School is $12,162.
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Rank History for Picacho School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.85 719th 1062 32.3%
2010 25.45 872nd 1090 20.0%
2011 22.62 899th 1075 16.4%
2012 29.95 890th 1141 22.0%
2013 9.31 1125th 1158 2.8%
2014 6.13 1049th 1079 2.8%
2016 9.55 1042nd 1079 3.4%
2017 6.49 1095th 1106 1.0%
2018 18.12 934th 1109 15.8%
2021 10.85 1193rd 1226 2.7%
2023 10.07 1220th 1245 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.86 952nd 1027 7.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.60 487th 975 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.07 1041st 1201 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.18 827th 1116 25.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.93 1195th 1219 2.0%
2023 8.86 1206th 1219 1.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.88 887th 1032 14.1%
2021 16.47 1099th 1220 9.9%
2023 21.58 973rd 1216 20.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 745th 911 18.2%
2021 15.85 1144th 1198 4.5%
2023 17.34 1062nd 1170 9.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.94 610th 654 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.03 1098th 1161 5.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Picacho School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 54.12 295th 663 55.5%
2010 56.98 273rd 692 60.5%
2011 34.60 464th 685 32.3%
2012 51.72 367th 772 52.5%
2013 40.51 490th 787 37.7%
2014 36.68 439th 690 36.4%
2016 11.91 640th 677 5.5%
2017 13.35 647th 695 6.9%
2018 8.23 690th 711 3.0%
2021 12.61 805th 832 3.2%
2023 12.39 813th 854 4.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.79 297th 606 51.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.19 631st 789 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.49 674th 820 17.8%
2023 16.02 726th 806 9.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.92 799th 818 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.34 533rd 543 1.8%
2021 16.26 771st 802 3.9%
2023 12.07 744th 760 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.69 5th 159 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Picacho School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.22 713th 780 8.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Picacho School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 62 0 4 130 5 n/a n/a -31 170
1989 59 0 3 114 10 n/a n/a 2 188
1990 54 n/a 3 150 2 n/a n/a -37 172
1991 53 2 0 135 3 n/a n/a -33 160
1992 32 1 1 122 1 n/a n/a -1 156
1993 46 2 0 157 4 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 49 1 0 149 7 n/a n/a 0 206
1995 49 2 1 114 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 49 2 1 114 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 42 3 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 28 3 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1999 46 3 0 149 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2000 42 2 0 131 3 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 38 4 0 164 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 35 3 2 155 5 n/a n/a 0 200
2003 35 3 2 155 5 n/a n/a 0 200
2004 50 4 2 177 4 n/a n/a 0 237
2005 49 4 1 158 6 n/a n/a 0 218
2006 60 4 0 168 8 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 49 6 0 164 7 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 51 6 0 156 6 n/a n/a 0 219
2009 47 5 0 167 7 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 50 4 0 137 4 n/a n/a 0 195
2011 49 1 0 174 2 0 0 0 226
2012 46 7 0 147 3 0 0 0 203
2013 44 3 0 149 6 0 4 0 206
2014 42 1 1 149 1 0 1 0 195
2015 38 5 0 148 3 0 1 0 195
2016 28 5 0 128 3 0 0 0 164
2017 29 4 0 149 5 0 0 0 187
2018 25 5 0 136 4 0 0 0 170
2019 17 4 0 151 10 0 0 0 182
2020 29 9 0 151 8 0 3 0 200
2021 25 6 0 124 5 0 0 0 160
2022 22 6 0 124 7 0 1 0 160
2023 21 6 0 131 7 0 0 0 165
2024 16 7 0 112 5 0 0 0 140

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 Picacho School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 12.3 13.8 n/a
1989 188 13.3 14.1 n/a
1990 172 13.1 13.1 n/a
1991 160 13.3 12.0 n/a
1992 156 13.1 11.9 n/a
1993 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1994 206 13.5 15.3 n/a
1995 167 13.2 12.7 n/a
1996 167 13.2 12.7 n/a
1997 167 12.2 13.7 n/a
1998 150 12.4 12.1 n/a
1999 200 11.0 18.2 n/a
2000 178 11.0 16.2 n/a
2001 208 11.0 18.9 n/a
2002 200 12.0 16.7 n/a
2003 200 12.0 16.7 n/a
2004 237 12.3 19.3 94.9
2005 218 12.2 17.9 80.7
2006 240 12.2 19.7 50.4
2007 226 14.2 15.9 98.7
2008 219 13.3 16.5 98.6
2009 226 14.3 15.8 98.7
2010 195 12.7 15.2 87.7
2011 226 11.0 20.5 98.7
2012 203 11.0 18.4 98.5
2013 206 10.0 20.6 98.5
2014 195 11.0 17.7 62.1
2015 195 11.0 17.7 0
2016 164 8.0 20.5 98.2
2017 187 11.0 17.0 98.4
2018 170 11.0 15.4 86.5
2019 182 10.0 18.2 86.3
2020 200 10.0 20.0 76
2021 160 10.0 16.0 75
2022 160 9.5 16.7 75
2023 165 8.0 20.6 75.8
2024 140 9.0 15.5 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 Picacho School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 12.3 13.8 n/a
1989 188 13.3 14.1 n/a
1990 172 13.1 13.1 n/a
1991 160 13.3 12.0 n/a
1992 156 13.1 11.9 n/a
1993 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
1994 206 13.5 15.3 n/a
1995 167 13.2 12.7 n/a
1996 167 13.2 12.7 n/a
1997 167 12.2 13.7 n/a
1998 150 12.4 12.1 n/a
1999 200 11.0 18.2 n/a
2000 178 11.0 16.2 n/a
2001 208 11.0 18.9 n/a
2002 200 12.0 16.7 n/a
2003 200 12.0 16.7 n/a
2004 237 12.3 19.3 94.9
2005 218 12.2 17.9 80.7
2006 240 12.2 19.7 50.4
2007 226 14.2 15.9 98.7
2008 219 13.3 16.5 98.6
2009 226 14.3 15.8 98.7
2010 195 12.7 15.2 87.7
2011 226 11.0 20.5 98.7
2012 203 11.0 18.4 98.5
2013 206 10.0 20.6 98.5
2014 195 11.0 17.7 62.1
2015 195 11.0 17.7 0
2016 164 8.0 20.5 98.2
2017 187 11.0 17.0 98.4
2018 170 11.0 15.4 86.5
2019 182 10.0 18.2 86.3
2020 200 10.0 20.0 76
2021 160 10.0 16.0 75
2022 160 9.5 16.7 75
2023 165 8.0 20.6 75.8
2024 140 9.0 15.5 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 Picacho 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 $663 (6.9%) $111 (1.2%) $1,437 (15.0%) $7,394 (77.2%) $1,413 (14.7%) $8,807 (91.9%) $9,581
2021 $690 (4.6%) $1,721 (11.5%) $3,101 (20.8%) $7,620 (51.0%) $4,897 (32.8%) $12,517 (83.8%) $14,928
2022 $1,393 (11.5%) $2,609 (21.5%) $5,395 (44.4%) $7,221 (59.4%) $939 (7.7%) $8,160 (67.1%) $12,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Picacho School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students182165
 9.3%
African American46
 50%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian00
Hispanic151131
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1721
 23.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%75.8%
 10.5%


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Students who attend Picacho School usually go on to attend:

High : Santa Cruz Valley Union High School

Students at Picacho School are 80% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% African American, 4% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Picacho School.


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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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