Glenn L. Downs School

About Glenn L. Downs School

Glenn L. Downs School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is a K-8 school that serves the local community and provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education and a wide range of extracurricular activities that promote the development of the whole child.
At Glenn L. Downs School, students are provided with a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic courses such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. Additionally, students are offered a variety of classes in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school has a caring and dedicated staff that is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The staff works hard to ensure that each student is supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school also has a strong sense of community and encourages students to become active members of the school community.
At Glenn L. Downs School, students are provided with a quality education and a wide range of extracurricular activities that promote the development of the whole child. The school is committed to helping students reach their fullest potential and to become responsible and productive members of society.

Address:	3611 N 47th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85031
Phone:	(623) 691-4200
Site:	csd83.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	703 students

Overview Glenn L. Downs School

Glenn L. Downs School serves 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Glenn L. Downs School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Glenn L. Downs School

Glenn L. Downs School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Glenn L. Downs School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.