D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Papago School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2013 N 36TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
C+
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
813
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% 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 −20 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 proficiency21% (−22 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−17 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
Black10%10%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic21%25%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income21%24%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts19th 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 2013 N 36TH ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85008
District 0402430
NCES School ID 040243000179
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85008

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,728
Per Capita Income $28,261
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 74.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $308,500
Median Rent $1,180
Owner-Occupied 28.8%
Renter-Occupied 71.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Papago School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 83.6%
Black 6.4%
White 5.3%
American Indian 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 813
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Papago School?
Papago School has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Papago School?
Papago School has 813 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Papago School serve?
Papago School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Papago School receive per student?
Papago School receives $13,562 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Papago School in 85008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$375,393
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,420
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
71.2%

Other Schools in 85008

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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