Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Percy L Julian 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Percy L Julian School's student population of 249 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Percy L Julian 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 Percy L Julian School is 0.43, 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
#1833 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
48%
Black
23%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
91%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Wild Boars
What is Percy L Julian School's ranking?
Percy L Julian School is ranked #1833 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Percy L Julian School often compared to?
Percy L Julian Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Percy L Julian School?
249 students attend Percy L Julian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Percy L Julian School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Percy L Julian School?
Percy L Julian School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What grades does Percy L Julian School offer ?
Percy L Julian School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Percy L Julian School part of?
Percy L Julian School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Percy L Julian School located?
Percy L Julian School is located in the East Broadway neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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