B+
Above Average
80/100

Carmichael Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 701 N CARMICHAEL AVE, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Arizona
Growth
A
Students gain 1.54 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 85th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Arizona for growth · 💎 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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%85/100Students gain 1.54 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.54 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: 71% 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 +25 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 proficiency29% (−14 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
White42%32%reading -18 pts, math -26 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -5 pts, math -14 pts15th 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 701 N CARMICHAEL AVE
City Sierra Vista
ZIP Code 85635
District 0401460
NCES School ID 040146000077
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85635

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,167
Per Capita Income $36,002
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $190,600
Median Rent $963
Owner-Occupied 60.9%
Renter-Occupied 39.1%
View full data for ZIP 85635 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carmichael Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.2%
White 28.4%
Two or More Races 10.0%
Black 8.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 15.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carmichael Elementary School?
Carmichael Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 80 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 Carmichael Elementary School?
Carmichael Elementary School has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Carmichael Elementary School serve?
Carmichael Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carmichael Elementary School receive per student?
Carmichael Elementary School receives $10,121 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carmichael Elementary School in 85635 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,489
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,315
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
39.1%

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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