Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Summary:

Maxine O Bush Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the Roosevelt Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 262 that is predominantly Hispanic (73.66%) and African American (18.32%).

Despite having relatively high per-student spending of $16,009, Maxine O Bush Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9%, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Valley View School and V.H. Lassen Elementary, which also struggle academically, generally perform better than Maxine O Bush. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student achievement and overall performance, and may benefit from targeted instructional support, increased resources for underperforming subgroups, and a strategic plan for school turnaround and long-term sustainability.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 602 E Siesta Dr
       Phoenix, AZ  85042-7600


(602) 232-4260

District: Roosevelt Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,523 Help


Students who attend Maxine O Bush Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.3%
African American:
17.6%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details Maxine O Bush Elementary 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 18.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Maxine O Bush Elementary 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 17.65. (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 (77.3%), African American (17.6%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxine O Bush Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 4th best among 4 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxine O Bush Elementary School is $15,523, which is the 6th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District.
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Rank History for Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 16.90 963rd 1062 9.3%
2010 25.36 873rd 1090 19.9%
2011 17.31 962nd 1075 10.5%
2012 13.49 1088th 1141 4.6%
2013 15.19 1088th 1158 6.0%
2014 14.28 984th 1079 8.8%
2015 15.96 833rd 955 12.8%
2016 15.60 954th 1079 11.6%
2017 9.86 1062nd 1106 4.0%
2018 5.95 1095th 1109 1.3%
2021 10.63 1197th 1226 2.4%
2023 18.68 1027th 1245 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.90 832nd 1027 19.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.14 808th 820 1.5%
2023 25.78 883rd 1116 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.34 265th 423 37.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.54 1017th 1023 0.6%
2021 13.14 1156th 1219 5.2%
2023 24.37 913th 1219 25.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.42 1008th 1032 2.3%
2021 10.79 1199th 1220 1.7%
2023 21.94 965th 1216 20.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.24 786th 895 12.2%
2022 4.89 288th 289 0.3%
2023 42.90 346th 607 43.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.01 905th 911 0.7%
2021 14.78 1161st 1198 3.1%
2022 19.83 608th 716 15.1%
2023 19.32 1014th 1170 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.69 628th 654 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 18.05 586th 663 11.6%
2010 20.31 590th 692 14.7%
2011 13.64 623rd 685 9.1%
2012 11.17 729th 772 5.6%
2013 15.21 720th 787 8.5%
2014 20.67 583rd 690 15.5%
2015 20.19 431st 521 17.3%
2016 19.61 560th 677 17.3%
2017 14.10 639th 695 8.1%
2018 9.17 681st 711 4.2%
2021 16.11 760th 832 8.7%
2023 17.65 731st 854 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.08 364th 650 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Maxine O Bush Elementary 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 Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.63 489th 503 2.8%
2023 23.38 575th 717 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.38 112th 257 56.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.03 599th 624 4.0%
2021 19.04 717th 820 12.6%
2023 21.86 644th 806 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.30 588th 617 4.7%
2021 16.07 765th 818 6.5%
2023 16.63 711th 810 12.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.25 572nd 573 0.2%
2023 40.44 232nd 400 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.39 539th 543 0.7%
2021 21.28 720th 802 10.2%
2023 18.72 670th 760 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.79 717th 780 8.1%
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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 teacher
Friday, October 26, 2012

Open Quote I recently had a substitute position at this school. I have a been a teacher for quite some time and have never been treated with such disrespect from a class. By the end of the day I had kicked out 8 students. I saw teachers from other classrooms constantly using classroom management and this takes away from teaching time. The administrators weren't anywhere to be found and the Behavior Specialist basically has his hands tied and is not allowed to administer real discipline. One example, if a student is disrespectful, they are back in class the very next day like nothing ever happened. The students aren't held responsible for their actions. The students are the ones that run this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 277 5 216 6 n/a n/a 9 645
1989 59 357 3 256 6 n/a n/a 64 745
1990 64 413 4 289 2 n/a n/a -76 696
1991 60 366 5 302 5 n/a n/a -31 707
1992 54 352 2 295 6 n/a n/a -1 708
1993 52 322 2 318 8 n/a n/a 0 702
1994 49 350 2 323 7 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 41 267 2 377 7 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 41 267 2 377 7 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 40 244 2 369 3 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 47 272 0 423 6 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 51 247 0 403 7 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 46 232 0 431 20 n/a n/a 0 729
2001 42 174 1 447 17 n/a n/a 0 681
2002 28 165 3 503 21 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 28 165 3 503 21 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 27 146 2 468 17 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 24 137 1 481 17 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 22 128 3 447 11 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 35 85 4 468 9 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 30 99 3 543 16 n/a n/a 0 691
2009 30 94 1 530 10 n/a n/a 0 665
2010 17 65 4 486 12 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 19 53 4 445 9 2 2 0 534
2012 9 60 5 380 9 2 3 0 468
2013 14 33 1 358 6 0 5 0 417
2014 13 30 1 352 12 0 7 0 415
2015 27 40 1 376 2 0 5 0 451
2016 21 38 0 389 5 0 6 0 459
2017 21 46 0 398 6 0 11 0 482
2018 17 34 1 354 7 0 10 0 423
2019 15 37 1 322 5 0 9 0 389
2020 13 39 1 284 4 0 8 0 349
2021 9 42 1 236 9 0 3 0 300
2022 5 51 2 217 5 1 2 0 283
2023 1 48 0 193 11 1 8 0 262
2024 4 48 2 211 4 1 3 0 273

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 Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 26.5 24.3 n/a
1989 745 30.1 24.7 n/a
1990 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
1991 707 32.5 21.7 n/a
1992 708 34.8 20.3 n/a
1993 702 32.5 21.6 n/a
1994 731 33.0 22.2 n/a
1995 694 38.5 18.0 n/a
1996 694 38.5 18.0 n/a
1997 658 37.5 17.5 n/a
1998 748 28.5 26.2 n/a
1999 708 38.5 18.4 n/a
2000 729 39.0 18.7 n/a
2001 681 36.0 18.9 n/a
2002 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2003 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2004 660 36.0 18.3 61.2
2005 660 35.0 18.9 67
2006 611 40.0 15.3 81.2
2007 601 35.0 17.2 85.9
2008 691 34.3 20.1 37.8
2009 665 35.5 18.7 92.9
2010 584 34.0 17.1 85.6
2011 534 24.0 22.2 0.6
2012 468 19.0 24.6 6.4
2013 417 17.0 24.5 13.2
2014 415 20.0 20.7 4.6
2015 451 22.0 20.5 0.7
2016 459 23.0 19.9 n/a
2017 482 19.5 24.7 99.4
2018 423 22.0 19.2 80.9
2019 389 21.0 18.5 80.7
2020 349 23.0 15.1 86.8
2021 300 23.0 13.0 n/a
2022 283 39.0 7.2 86.9
2023 262 19.0 13.7 80.9
2024 273 20.0 13.6 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 Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 26.5 24.3 n/a
1989 745 30.1 24.7 n/a
1990 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
1991 707 32.5 21.7 n/a
1992 708 34.8 20.3 n/a
1993 702 32.5 21.6 n/a
1994 731 33.0 22.2 n/a
1995 694 38.5 18.0 n/a
1996 694 38.5 18.0 n/a
1997 658 37.5 17.5 n/a
1998 748 28.5 26.2 n/a
1999 708 38.5 18.4 n/a
2000 729 39.0 18.7 n/a
2001 681 36.0 18.9 n/a
2002 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2003 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2004 660 36.0 18.3 61.2
2005 660 35.0 18.9 67
2006 611 40.0 15.3 81.2
2007 601 35.0 17.2 85.9
2008 691 34.3 20.1 37.8
2009 665 35.5 18.7 92.9
2010 584 34.0 17.1 85.6
2011 534 24.0 22.2 0.6
2012 468 19.0 24.6 6.4
2013 417 17.0 24.5 13.2
2014 415 20.0 20.7 4.6
2015 451 22.0 20.5 0.7
2016 459 23.0 19.9 n/a
2017 482 19.5 24.7 99.4
2018 423 22.0 19.2 80.9
2019 389 21.0 18.5 80.7
2020 349 23.0 15.1 86.8
2021 300 23.0 13.0 n/a
2022 283 39.0 7.2 86.9
2023 262 19.0 13.7 80.9
2024 273 20.0 13.6 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 Maxine O Bush Elementary 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 $1,830 (16.6%) $572 (5.2%) $4,233 (38.4%) $6,908 (62.7%) $1,712 (15.5%) $8,620 (78.2%) $11,023
2020 $2,358 (18.0%) $937 (7.1%) $5,652 (43.1%) $7,999 (60.9%) $1,833 (14.0%) $9,833 (74.9%) $13,127
2021 $3,167 (19.8%) $894 (5.6%) $7,228 (45.1%) $9,342 (58.4%) $2,606 (16.3%) $11,948 (74.6%) $16,009
2022 $2,120 (13.7%) $1,409 (9.1%) $5,648 (36.4%) $10,504 (67.7%) $1,490 (9.6%) $11,994 (77.3%) $15,523

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxine O Bush Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students389262
 32.6%
African American3748
 29.7%
American Indian511
 120%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic322193
 40.1%
Pacific Islander01
White151
 93.3%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%80.9%
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Students who attend Maxine O Bush Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Mountain High School

Students at Maxine O Bush Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 18% African American, 1% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Maxine O Bush Elementary School.


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