Manzanita Elementary School

About Manzanita Elementary School

Manzanita Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. It serves students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Manzanita Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school offers a wide variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students.
Manzanita Elementary School has a strong commitment to academic excellence and strives to create a learning atmosphere that encourages students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. The school has a diverse student population and offers a variety of specialized programs including English as a Second Language, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented Education.
Manzanita Elementary School also has a strong commitment to the community and strives to create partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and parents to support student learning. The school has an active Parent Teacher Association and a variety of volunteer opportunities for parents and community members.
Manzanita Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students and creating an environment that encourages students to achieve their dreams.

Address:	8430 N 39th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone:	(602) 348-2200
Site:	manzanita.wesdschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	674 students

Overview Manzanita Elementary School

Manzanita Elementary School serves 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Manzanita Elementary 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 13% (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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Manzanita Elementary School

Manzanita Elementary 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 Manzanita Elementary School is 0.58, 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.