Wood School

About Wood School

Wood School is a unique learning environment that focuses on developing the whole child. Located in the heart of a small rural community, Wood School is a public school that serves students from pre-K through 8th grade. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that includes a strong academic foundation, as well as opportunities to explore the arts, music, physical education, and technology.
At Wood School, students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a sense of responsibility. The school fosters a family-like atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to ensure that every student feels safe, supported, and respected.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. In addition, the school offers a variety of community outreach programs, such as tutoring, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities.
Wood School is a place where students can learn, grow, and become successful members of society. The school’s commitment to providing a quality education and a safe learning environment has made it a beloved part of the community.

Address:	727 W Cornell Dr Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone:	(480) 838-0711
Site:	tempeschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	460 students

Overview Wood School

Wood School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wood 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 10-14% (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 20-24% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Wood School

Wood 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 Wood School is 0.61, 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.