Serving 386 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
T G Barr School's student population of 386 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
T G Barr School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T G Barr School is 0.33, 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
#1645 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T G Barr School's ranking?
T G Barr School is ranked #1645 out of 1,956 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
386 students attend T G Barr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of T G Barr School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% 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 13:1, 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) School District.
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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