B
Good
72/100

Arroyo Elementary School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 4535 W CHOLLA ST, Glendale, AZ 85304
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
543
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.17 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -23 pts, math -16 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%37%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts50th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income34%36%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4535 W CHOLLA ST
City Glendale
ZIP Code 85304
District 0409060
NCES School ID 040906000917
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85304

Understanding the community around Arroyo Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,866
Per Capita Income $34,962
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $310,400
Median Rent $1,299
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Arroyo Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 53.0%
White 31.9%
Black 6.3%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 543
Teachers (FTE) 34.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School has 543 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Arroyo Elementary School serve?
Arroyo Elementary School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Arroyo Elementary School receive per student?
Arroyo Elementary School receives $12,508 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Arroyo Elementary School in 85304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$403,877
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,714
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
21.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026