B+
Above Average
79/100

James W. Rice Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 4530 W CAMPBELL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Arizona
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 98th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Arizona for growth

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
742
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
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%98/100Students gain 1.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 98th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 −4 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 proficiency27% (−16 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 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
White30%30%reading -30 pts, math -28 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%30%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income26%32%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts34th 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 4530 W CAMPBELL AVE
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85031
District 0400600
NCES School ID 040060000007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85031

Understanding the community around James W. Rice Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,741
Per Capita Income $21,742
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%
High School or Higher 60.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $219,600
Median Rent $1,288
Owner-Occupied 60.8%
Renter-Occupied 39.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James W. Rice Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 91.5%
Black 3.2%
Asian 2.6%
White 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 742
Teachers (FTE) 44.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James W. Rice Elementary School?
James W. Rice Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 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 James W. Rice Elementary School?
James W. Rice Elementary School has 742 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does James W. Rice Elementary School serve?
James W. Rice Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James W. Rice Elementary School receive per student?
James W. Rice Elementary School receives $13,717 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James W. Rice Elementary School in 85031 ▼
Avg Home Value
$325,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,069
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
39.2%

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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