Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, T G Barr School 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T G Barr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
T G Barr School's student population of 402 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
T G Barr School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T G Barr School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
4%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
88%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T G Barr School's ranking?
T G Barr School is ranked #1678 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend T G Barr School?
402 students attend T G Barr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of T G Barr School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T G Barr School?
T G Barr School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does T G Barr School offer ?
T G Barr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T G Barr School part of?
T G Barr School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is T G Barr School located?
T G Barr School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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