Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William C Jack 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
William C Jack School's student population of 811 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William C Jack 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 William C Jack School is 0.27, 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
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
5%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William C Jack School's ranking?
William C Jack School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are William C Jack School often compared to?
William C Jack Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Garden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend William C Jack School?
811 students attend William C Jack School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of William C Jack School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William C Jack School?
William C Jack School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does William C Jack School offer ?
William C Jack School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William C Jack School part of?
William C Jack School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271).
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