Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 157 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.66, which is equal to 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)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
32%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
48%
33%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
10%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center?
157 students attend James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
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