Blackwater Community School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackwater Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackwater Community School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackwater Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.8%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blackwater Community School?
274 students attend Blackwater Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Blackwater Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwater Community School?
Blackwater Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackwater Community School offer ?
Blackwater Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwater Community School part of?
Blackwater Community School is part of Blackwater Community School District.
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