Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Summary:

Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tempe, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 26.92% White, 14.29% African American, 45.6% Hispanic, and other ethnicities.

Despite the school's diversity, it has consistently underperformed compared to the Tempe School District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 were significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Fuller Elementary School and Ward Traditional Academy, which are also part of the Tempe School District, have significantly outperformed Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. The school's growing population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the increase in free and reduced-price lunch rates, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1325 E Malibu Dr
       Tempe, AZ  85282-5742


(480) 897-6608

District: Tempe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
774th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Connolly Middle School
High:    Mcclintock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.5%
White:
24.1%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Tempe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.5%), White (24.1%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is 14.8. 13 elementary schools in the Tempe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tempe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe School District 205th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 53.75 496th 1062 53.3%
2010 58.13 456th 1090 58.2%
2011 64.56 382nd 1075 64.5%
2012 59.32 462nd 1141 59.5%
2013 70.91 319th 1158 72.5%
2014 62.13 411th 1079 61.9%
2015 52.04 403rd 955 57.8%
2016 82.09 190th 1079 82.4%
2017 79.70 224th 1106 79.7%
2018 76.48 262nd 1109 76.4%
2019 64.15 371st 1039 64.3%
2021 43.60 613th 1226 50.0%
2022 33.05 600th 1000 40.0%
2023 38.29 700th 1245 43.8%
2024 15.40 774th 912 15.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.16 435th 1027 57.6%
2023 23.33 548th 617 11.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.97 252nd 975 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.14 1028th 1201 14.4%
2023 14.37 809th 820 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.41 81st 820 90.1%
2023 38.51 660th 1116 40.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.29 275th 423 35.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.10 241st 1023 76.4%
2019 52.42 390th 862 54.8%
2021 40.93 645th 1219 47.1%
2022 28.62 617th 824 25.1%
2023 33.65 751st 1219 38.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.88 41st 306 86.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 220th 1032 78.7%
2019 58.63 327th 850 61.5%
2021 46.21 585th 1220 52.0%
2022 22.78 652nd 830 21.4%
2023 41.74 638th 1216 47.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.48 276th 620 55.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 8th 100 92.0%
2021 28.01 738th 895 17.5%
2023 40.81 367th 607 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.84 203rd 911 77.7%
2019 73.99 164th 709 76.9%
2021 48.48 529th 1198 55.8%
2023 28.74 853rd 1170 27.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.55 161st 654 75.4%
2022 43.74 63rd 82 23.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.01 108th 171 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.81 106th 720 85.3%
2019 60.97 217th 595 63.5%
2021 40.70 714th 1161 38.5%
2022 29.81 618th 800 22.8%
2023 50.60 489th 1024 52.2%
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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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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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Enrollment information for Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 6 3 14 3 n/a n/a 16 277
1989 190 14 2 19 3 n/a n/a 41 269
1990 236 25 4 20 7 n/a n/a -5 287
1991 228 33 4 30 5 n/a n/a -16 284
1992 298 29 3 40 16 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 272 29 10 82 23 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 234 37 18 102 25 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 211 22 7 117 22 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 211 22 7 117 22 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 197 38 8 121 11 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 181 24 10 130 10 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 138 17 7 134 13 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 181 36 20 173 22 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 147 38 25 178 20 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 164 35 23 222 26 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 164 35 23 222 26 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 185 43 38 211 26 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 188 44 41 227 23 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 177 52 26 226 28 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 141 40 15 205 36 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 123 53 13 210 35 n/a n/a 0 434
2009 116 59 14 188 26 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 100 58 17 198 22 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 64 66 10 184 25 0 3 0 352
2012 129 59 8 143 22 0 22 0 383
2013 119 59 12 143 14 1 40 0 388
2014 130 59 14 163 16 4 37 0 423
2015 159 60 24 164 20 2 47 0 476
2016 160 72 18 159 18 3 43 0 473
2017 175 64 12 160 17 2 43 0 473
2018 162 58 7 158 19 2 39 0 445
2019 165 73 13 164 24 2 35 0 476
2020 160 69 14 169 26 3 29 0 470
2021 138 65 11 158 21 4 30 0 427
2022 118 46 12 158 20 7 32 0 393
2023 98 52 7 166 11 7 23 0 364
2024 92 57 18 170 19 8 18 0 382

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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.5 19.1 n/a
1989 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1990 287 17.2 16.6 n/a
1991 284 19.4 14.6 n/a
1992 386 22.9 16.8 n/a
1993 416 25.8 16.1 n/a
1994 416 25.3 16.4 n/a
1995 379 26.6 14.2 n/a
1996 379 26.6 14.2 n/a
1997 375 27.5 13.6 n/a
1998 355 22.3 15.9 n/a
1999 309 20.0 15.5 n/a
2000 432 25.2 17.1 n/a
2001 408 27.9 14.6 n/a
2002 470 30.4 15.5 n/a
2003 470 30.4 15.5 n/a
2004 503 31.9 15.8 73.8
2005 523 32.3 16.2 81.6
2006 509 34.9 14.6 99.4
2007 437 35.6 12.3 70.7
2008 434 31.2 13.9 68.7
2009 403 29.8 13.5 66.3
2010 395 25.3 15.6 9.4
2011 352 22.5 15.6 78.4
2012 383 24.5 15.6 68.1
2013 388 24.4 15.8 64.7
2014 423 26.4 15.9 67.4
2015 476 26.0 18.3 59.2
2016 473 28.0 16.8 59.6
2017 473 28.9 16.3 67
2018 445 25.7 17.2 58.9
2019 476 27.2 17.4 58.8
2020 470 27.7 16.9 53.8
2021 427 28.8 14.8 n/a
2022 393 29.7 13.2 28
2023 364 29.2 12.4 59.6
2024 382 25.7 14.8 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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.5 19.1 n/a
1989 269 14.0 19.2 n/a
1990 287 17.2 16.6 n/a
1991 284 19.4 14.6 n/a
1992 386 22.9 16.8 n/a
1993 416 25.8 16.1 n/a
1994 416 25.3 16.4 n/a
1995 379 26.6 14.2 n/a
1996 379 26.6 14.2 n/a
1997 375 27.5 13.6 n/a
1998 355 22.3 15.9 n/a
1999 309 20.0 15.5 n/a
2000 432 25.2 17.1 n/a
2001 408 27.9 14.6 n/a
2002 470 30.4 15.5 n/a
2003 470 30.4 15.5 n/a
2004 503 31.9 15.8 73.8
2005 523 32.3 16.2 81.6
2006 509 34.9 14.6 99.4
2007 437 35.6 12.3 70.7
2008 434 31.2 13.9 68.7
2009 403 29.8 13.5 66.3
2010 395 25.3 15.6 9.4
2011 352 22.5 15.6 78.4
2012 383 24.5 15.6 68.1
2013 388 24.4 15.8 64.7
2014 423 26.4 15.9 67.4
2015 476 26.0 18.3 59.2
2016 473 28.0 16.8 59.6
2017 473 28.9 16.3 67
2018 445 25.7 17.2 58.9
2019 476 27.2 17.4 58.8
2020 470 27.7 16.9 53.8
2021 427 28.8 14.8 n/a
2022 393 29.7 13.2 28
2023 364 29.2 12.4 59.6
2024 382 25.7 14.8 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 Joseph P. Spracale 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 $603 (5.7%) $74 (0.7%) $1,280 (12.1%) $8,633 (81.7%) $1,255 (11.9%) $9,887 (93.6%) $10,564
2020 $743 (7.0%) $88 (0.8%) $1,573 (14.8%) $8,642 (81.3%) $1,161 (10.9%) $9,803 (92.2%) $10,634
2021 $757 (6.2%) $626 (5.1%) $2,141 (17.6%) $9,580 (78.7%) $1,217 (10.0%) $10,796 (88.6%) $12,180

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 371st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 700th of 1245 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476364
 23.5%
African American7352
 28.8%
American Indian2411
 54.2%
Asian137
 46.2%
Hispanic164166
 1.2%
Pacific Islander27
 250%
White16598
 40.6%
Two or More Races3523
 34.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%59.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School.

Students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 24% White, 15% African American, 5% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Connolly Middle School
High : Mcclintock High 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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