Pendergast Elementary School

About Pendergast Elementary School

Pendergast Elementary School is a K-8 public school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It has a vibrant and diverse student population of over 800 students. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence, with a focus on providing a quality education to all students.
At Pendergast, the faculty and staff strive to create a safe, nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts, music, physical education, and technology classes. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and offers many volunteer opportunities for students to become involved in their community.
Pendergast Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence, diverse student population, and enrichment opportunities, Pendergast Elementary School is a great choice for students and families.

Address:	3802 N 91st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone:	(623) 772-2400
Site:	pesd92.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	654 students

Overview Pendergast Elementary School

Pendergast Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Pendergast 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 6% (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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Pendergast Elementary School

Pendergast 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 Pendergast Elementary School is 0.26, 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.