Picacho School

About Picacho School

Picacho School is a public elementary school located in the small town of Picacho, Arizona. The school serves students in grades K-8 and is part of the Picacho Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic program, which focuses on providing students with an education that is both rigorous and relevant. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and after-school activities.
Picacho School is also known for its commitment to the community. The school works closely with local businesses and organizations to provide students with meaningful work and service learning experiences. Additionally, the school hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including community events, festivals, and fundraisers.
Picacho School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and succeed. With a focus on academics, community involvement, and extracurricular activities, Picacho School is a great place for students to reach their academic goals.

Address:	17865 S Vail Rd Picacho, AZ 85241
Phone:	(520) 466-7942
Site:	picacho.k12.az.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	160 students

Overview Picacho School

Picacho School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Picacho 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 ≤5% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Picacho School

Picacho 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 Picacho School is 0.38, 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.