About This School
John Jacobs Elementary School is located in Phoenix, AZ and is one of 32 schools in Washington Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 604 students in grades PK, K-8.
John Jacobs Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Jacobs Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, John Jacobs Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Jacobs Elementary School's students and teachers. more
John Jacobs Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Jacobs Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, John Jacobs Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Jacobs Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Washington Elementary District District Spending
$7,631Per Pupil
The Washington Elementary District spends $7,631 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Washington Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Christ the King Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Moon Mountain School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Ascending Roots Scholastic & Athletic Premise Inc School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Desert Foothills Middle School 1.2 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Washington Elementary District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
John Jacobs Elementary School14421 North 23RD Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 347-2600
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 604
45%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, John Jacobs Elementary School had 40% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
49%
Hispanic
42%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, John Jacobs Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
John Jacobs Elementary School
5
I love this school! My children have attended this school for five years and love it there. There is a great sense of community at this school as well as a strong focus on academics. The teachers give 110% and so does the principal. Parent involvement is both welcomed and encouraged.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 13, 2012
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