Durango Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)

3125 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Serving 97 students in grades 3-12, Durango Transitional 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(17-18)
11-19%
45%
(17-18)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
21%
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(18-19)
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durango Transitional Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Durango Transitional Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Durango Transitional Learning Center?
97 students attend Durango Transitional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Durango Transitional Learning Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durango Transitional Learning Center?
Durango Transitional Learning Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Durango Transitional Learning Center offer ?
Durango Transitional Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Durango Transitional Learning Center part of?
Durango Transitional Learning Center is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).

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