Is John S McCain III Elementary School a good school?

John S McCain III Elementary School ranks 646 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend John S McCain III Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended John S McCain III Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of John S McCain III Elementary School?

Students at John S McCain III Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 27% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

John S McCain III Elementary School

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John S McCain III Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Buckeye, Arizona, with a student population of 673. The school is part of the Buckeye Elementary District, which is ranked 227 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John S McCain III Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better than their peers at the school, while the school ranks in the bottom quartile for White and multi-racial students. Additionally, the school has a higher dropout rate (3.4%) compared to the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools within the Buckeye Elementary District, John S McCain III Elementary School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, it outperforms some of the other district schools in certain areas, such as the performance of African American and Hispanic students. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 540 out of 1,000 Arizona elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 709 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, indicating a potential decline in overall academic performance. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 20.35% in 2021-2022 to 57.8% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school is facing.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

3170 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326-9176

(623) 925-3400

District: Buckeye Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
646^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,733

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.4%

White:

26.7%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John S McCain III Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.79. (See more...)

Compare Details John S McCain III Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.27. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.4%), White (26.7%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Buckeye Elementary District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John S McCain III Elementary School is 22. 4 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John S McCain III Elementary School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John S McCain III Elementary School is $10,733, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John S McCain III Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John S McCain III Elementary School 646^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See John S McCain III Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks John S McCain III Elementary School 258^th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See John S McCain III Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Buckeye Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Elementary District 227^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	40.06	540^th	1000	46.0%
2023	37.96	709^th	1245	43.1%
2024	23.79	646^th	904	28.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.53	354^th	444	20.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.00	183^rd	451	59.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.60	264^th	820	67.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.55	693^rd	1116	37.9%
2024	32.83	355^th	546	35.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	47.97	437^th	824	47.0%
2023	32.13	773^rd	1219	36.6%
2024	8.88	562^nd	593	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.55	639^th	1216	47.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.04	158^th	607	74.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	57.28	303^rd	716	57.7%
2023	45.58	574^th	1170	50.9%
2024	37.18	269^th	472	43.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.61	773^rd	1024	24.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	35.48	339^th	605	44.0%
2023	51.97	320^th	854	62.5%
2024	42.27	258^th	533	51.6%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.46	158^th	211	25.1%
2023	20.38	338^th	384	12.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.65	62^nd	363	82.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	55.05	145^th	369	60.7%
2023	53.32	254^th	717	64.6%
2024	65.54	77^th	314	75.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	32.36	324^th	494	34.4%
2023	48.79	327^th	806	59.4%
2024	40.88	206^th	379	45.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	43.76	251^st	476	47.3%
2023	52.11	318^th	810	60.7%
2024	38.94	205^th	356	42.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.12	171^st	400	57.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.61	272^nd	760	64.2%
2024	52.72	111^th	322	65.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.04	307^th	446	31.2%
2023	53.68	281^st	675	58.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	152	31	0	302	6	0	30	0	521
2023	180	37	2	400	16	2	36	0	673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John S McCain III Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	521	29.2	17.8	20.3
2023	673	30.5	22.0	57.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John S McCain III Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	521	29.2	17.8	20.3
2023	673	30.5	22.0	57.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John S McCain III Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$354 (3.3%)	$80 (0.7%)	$788 (7.3%)	$7,314 (68.1%)	$2,984 (27.8%)	$10,299 (96.0%)	$10,733

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
John S McCain III Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3170 S 247th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 925-3400	673	31	22.0	57.8%	180 (26.7%)	37 (5.5%)	400 (59.4%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	23.8	646^th of 904 public elementary schools	28.5%		38	709^th of 1245 public elementary schools	43.1%	63	25.0	46.0		21.0	48.0	29.0	22.0	37.0			39.0	42.0	$10,733	$354	$80	$788	$7,314	$2,984	$10,299
Imagine Schools at Buckeye	Public, Charter	K-8	2400 S 247th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 250-4580	296			54.7%	100 (33.8%)	19 (6.4%)	160 (54.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)								(n/a)						48.0	23.0							$00			$00
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4280 S 246th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 925-3100	751	32	23.4	58.9%	201 (26.8%)	56 (7.5%)	449 (59.8%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	31 (4.1%)	18.2	727^th of 904 public elementary schools	19.6%		43.1	619^th of 1245 public elementary schools	50.3%	108	23.0	32.0	31.0	35.0	21.0	33.0	27.0	24.0	17.0	22.0	20.0	38.0	$8,768	$431	$83	$946	$6,561	$1,692	$8,253
Westpark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2700 S 257th Dr	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 435-3282	562	32	17.8	59.8%	147 (26.2%)	41 (7.3%)	318 (56.6%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.8%)	44.5	439^th of 904 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.2	546^th of 1245 public elementary schools	56.1%	107	29.0	50.0	36.0	41.0	29.0	33.0	45.0	52.0	52.0	22.0	22.0	68.0	$9,185	$430	$87	$946	$6,898	$1,771	$8,669
Marionneaux Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	24155 W Roeser Rd	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 866-6100	758	40	18.9	66.9%	132 (17.4%)	73 (9.6%)	525 (69.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.0%)	27.1	605^th of 904 public elementary schools	33.1%		40.6	664^th of 1245 public elementary schools	46.7%	59	16.0	37.0	41.0	29.0	36.0	32.0	25.0	20.0	49.0		16.0	23.0	$9,385	$487	$89	$1,062	$7,120	$1,689	$8,809
Inca Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	23601 W Durango St	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 925-3500	577	24	24.0	62.9%	123 (21.3%)	56 (9.7%)	356 (61.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.4%)	15.4	772^nd of 904 public elementary schools	14.6%		34.1	760^th of 1245 public elementary schools	39.0%	12	31.0	21.0	32.0	21.0	29.0	28.0	27.0		20.0	16.0		24.0	$9,825	$496	$86	$1,077	$7,280	$1,964	$9,244
Sundance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	23800 W Hadley St	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 847-8531	707	33	21.7	68.9%	125 (17.7%)	87 (12.3%)	456 (64.5%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.7%)	28.7	584^th of 904 public elementary schools	35.4%		32.5	776^th of 1245 public elementary schools	37.7%	192	40.0	41.0	29.0	32.0	19.0	29.0	38.0	36.0	16.0			31.0	$8,329	$520	$82	$1,121	$6,170	$1,557	$7,728
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6500 S Apache Rd	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 327-3111	585				147 (25.1%)	37 (6.3%)	364 (62.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	25 (4.3%)	34.6	527^th of 904 public elementary schools	41.7%		39.5	683^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	45.1%	156	33.0	40.0	38.0				46.0	35.0	28.0				$7,046	$244	$278	$766	$4,408	$2,116	$6,524
Bales Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	25400 W Maricopa Rd	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 847-8503	659	32	20.5	70.0%	108 (16.4%)	59 (9.0%)	464 (70.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	29.5	578^th of 904 public elementary schools	36.1%		27.1	868^th of 1245 public elementary schools	30.3%	290	37.0	31.0	40.0	25.0	28.0	24.0	32.0		38.0				$9,848	$606	$92	$1,303	$7,002	$2,148	$9,151
Buckeye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	211 S 7th St	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 386-4487	1,038	42	25.0	72.9%	173 (16.7%)	81 (7.8%)	724 (69.7%)	8 (0.8%)	17 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.1%)	9.4	874^th of 904 public elementary schools	3.3%		19.7	1009^th of 1245 public elementary schools	19.0%	135		17.0	17.0	24.0	20.0	16.0	24.0				15.0		$11,555	$690	$177	$1,557	$8,609	$2,079	$10,688

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