D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Excelencia School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2181 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
509
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% 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 proficiency23% (−20 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−19 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
Black15%5%reading -14 pts, math -20 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%23%reading -12 pts, math -10 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income23%23%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts20th 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 2181 E MCDOWELL RD
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85006
District 0402430
NCES School ID 040243001999
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85006

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,073
Per Capita Income $28,803
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%
High School or Higher 76.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $340,400
Median Rent $1,078
Owner-Occupied 38.7%
Renter-Occupied 61.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Excelencia School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 84.1%
Black 9.6%
White 2.6%
American Indian 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 509
Teachers (FTE) 31.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Excelencia School?
Excelencia School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Excelencia School?
Excelencia School has 509 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Excelencia School serve?
Excelencia School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Excelencia School receive per student?
Excelencia School receives $13,562 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Excelencia School in 85006 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,588
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
61.3%

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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