The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
6%
Asian
(09-10)6%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)15%
41%
Black
(09-10)9%
6%
White
(09-10)68%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
D.W. Higgins Institute School District
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend D.w. Higgins Institute?
65 students attend D.w. Higgins Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of D.w. Higgins Institute students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does D.w. Higgins Institute offer ?
D.w. Higgins Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is D.w. Higgins Institute part of?
D.w. Higgins Institute is part of D.W. Higgins Institute School District.
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