C+
Average
68/100

Palominas Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 10385 E HIGHWAY 92, Hereford, AZ 85615
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Arizona
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

68
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% 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 +1 points better 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 proficiency46% (+3 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+4 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
White47%47%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%42%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts57th 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 10385 E HIGHWAY 92
City Hereford
ZIP Code 85615
District 0405880
NCES School ID 040588000471
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85615

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,583
Per Capita Income $40,490
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,200
Median Rent $649
Owner-Occupied 92.0%
Renter-Occupied 8.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Palominas Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.8%
Hispanic/Latino 30.7%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Black 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Palominas Elementary School?
Palominas Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Palominas Elementary School?
Palominas Elementary School has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Palominas Elementary School serve?
Palominas Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Palominas Elementary School receive per student?
Palominas Elementary School receives $15,026 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Palominas Elementary School in 85615 ▼
Avg Home Value
$395,591
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,458
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
8.0%

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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