Irene Lopez School

Summary:

Irene Lopez School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Roosevelt Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 433 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Irene Lopez School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 27-34% of its students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state averages of 35-43%. The school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, and its performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups. However, the school has shown some strengths in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) and special education students, with its ELL students ranking 275 out of 975 Arizona elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Irene Lopez School's academic performance is generally lower than that of the nearby Cesar E Chavez Community School and Percy L Julian School, which also serve predominantly Hispanic and low-income student populations but have slightly higher test scores and statewide rankings. Despite these challenges, Irene Lopez School has relatively low dropout rates and has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,738 in 2018-2019 to $11,702 in 2021-2022, suggesting a potential investment in resources and support for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4610 S 12th St
       Phoenix, AZ  85040-2314


(602) 232-4920

District: Roosevelt Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,702 Help


Students who attend Irene Lopez School usually attend:

High:    South Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.0%
African American:
7.6%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Irene Lopez School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Irene Lopez School ranks worse than 61.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.71. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88%), African American (7.6%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irene Lopez School is 17.1. 13 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irene Lopez School is $11,702. 17 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District spend more per student.
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Irene Lopez School:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene Lopez School 326th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Irene Lopez School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Irene Lopez School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 19.84 922nd 1062 13.2%
2010 33.64 753rd 1090 30.9%
2011 17.74 959th 1075 10.8%
2012 24.78 978th 1141 14.3%
2013 21.67 1015th 1158 12.3%
2014 19.57 925th 1079 14.3%
2015 26.96 662nd 955 30.7%
2016 34.79 666th 1079 38.3%
2017 45.90 542nd 1106 51.0%
2018 40.01 614th 1109 44.6%
2019 39.81 567th 1039 45.4%
2021 32.43 752nd 1226 38.7%
2022 37.59 570th 1000 43.0%
2023 21.84 965th 1245 22.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.56 673rd 1027 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 19th 155 87.7%
2021 46.87 275th 975 71.8%
2023 22.83 361st 451 20.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.71 947th 1201 21.1%
2023 28.57 610th 820 25.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.74 324th 820 60.5%
2022 45.33 346th 618 44.0%
2023 29.78 814th 1116 27.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.61 140th 423 66.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.83 494th 1023 51.7%
2019 40.32 480th 862 44.3%
2021 36.78 711th 1219 41.7%
2022 31.13 593rd 824 28.0%
2023 17.45 1052nd 1219 13.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.32 218th 306 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.93 573rd 1032 44.5%
2019 43.97 444th 850 47.8%
2021 29.39 804th 1220 34.1%
2022 26.35 620th 830 25.3%
2023 25.61 908th 1216 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.30 597th 620 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.64 452nd 895 49.5%
2022 78.92 27th 289 90.7%
2023 28.00 480th 607 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.70 354th 911 61.1%
2019 48.47 332nd 709 53.2%
2021 38.63 675th 1198 43.7%
2022 40.45 428th 716 40.2%
2023 26.51 886th 1170 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.43 884th 1161 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Irene Lopez School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 24.47 539th 663 18.7%
2010 32.73 494th 692 28.6%
2011 22.57 570th 685 16.8%
2012 34.78 547th 772 29.1%
2013 22.59 679th 787 13.7%
2014 21.53 574th 690 16.8%
2015 26.43 370th 521 29.0%
2016 23.74 513th 677 24.2%
2017 43.46 324th 695 53.4%
2018 46.89 329th 711 53.7%
2019 29.08 398th 605 34.2%
2021 36.81 460th 832 44.7%
2022 27.13 402nd 605 33.6%
2023 47.76 359th 854 58.0%
2024 29.71 326th 533 38.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.92 401st 650 38.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
2023 38.30 70th 145 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
2023 69.29 66th 363 81.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 145th 503 71.2%
2022 36.47 219th 369 40.7%
2023 60.44 199th 717 72.2%
2024 43.08 135th 314 57.0%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.80 41st 64 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.96 251st 624 59.8%
2021 40.15 426th 820 48.0%
2023 45.18 367th 806 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.24 98th 166 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.44 317th 617 48.6%
2019 38.92 230th 435 47.1%
2021 34.65 480th 818 41.3%
2022 17.04 402nd 476 15.5%
2023 47.49 349th 810 56.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.88 354th 573 38.2%
2022 71.74 27th 129 79.1%
2023 60.03 116th 400 71.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Irene Lopez School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.56 151st 543 72.2%
2019 39.88 208th 387 46.3%
2021 46.50 336th 802 58.1%
2022 30.57 252nd 392 35.7%
2023 55.32 269th 760 64.6%
2024 41.56 153rd 322 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Irene Lopez School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Irene Lopez School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 105 47 3 621 0 n/a n/a -128 648
1989 93 22 4 586 0 n/a n/a -48 657
1990 81 41 11 584 n/a n/a n/a -64 653
1991 92 36 5 621 6 n/a n/a -88 672
1992 67 33 3 528 2 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 54 41 2 559 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1994 67 42 2 583 2 n/a n/a 0 696
1995 48 34 2 579 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 48 34 2 579 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 48 30 1 570 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1998 50 31 1 614 1 n/a n/a 0 697
1999 44 38 1 606 1 n/a n/a 0 690
2000 36 33 0 680 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2001 39 33 0 677 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 20 23 0 676 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 20 23 0 676 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 21 15 0 660 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2005 14 32 0 664 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2006 12 40 0 663 6 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 11 23 3 645 5 n/a n/a 0 687
2008 11 21 0 601 7 n/a n/a 0 640
2009 17 21 0 612 9 n/a n/a 0 659
2010 9 21 2 543 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2011 12 21 0 522 5 0 5 0 565
2012 12 43 0 528 4 2 1 0 590
2013 9 26 0 491 2 0 2 0 530
2014 12 23 0 479 4 0 3 0 521
2015 10 30 0 499 3 0 1 0 543
2016 10 27 1 486 6 0 2 0 532
2017 12 20 1 473 4 0 2 0 512
2018 12 29 3 417 1 0 2 0 464
2019 5 29 3 419 0 0 6 0 462
2020 7 23 2 433 1 2 10 0 478
2021 3 26 6 400 4 0 4 0 443
2022 4 39 4 416 0 1 7 0 471
2023 8 33 4 381 0 1 6 0 433

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Irene Lopez School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 32.5 19.9 n/a
1989 657 31.5 20.8 n/a
1990 653 31.5 20.7 n/a
1991 672 33.5 20.0 n/a
1992 633 33.5 18.8 n/a
1993 656 32.0 20.5 n/a
1994 696 35.0 19.9 n/a
1995 663 34.5 19.2 n/a
1996 663 34.5 19.2 n/a
1997 650 34.5 18.8 n/a
1998 697 31.5 22.1 n/a
1999 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2000 750 36.0 20.8 n/a
2001 752 39.0 19.3 n/a
2002 720 36.5 19.7 n/a
2003 720 36.5 19.7 n/a
2004 698 36.5 19.1 93.1
2005 713 36.5 19.5 99.6
2006 721 40.5 17.8 97.4
2007 687 35.5 19.4 90.5
2008 640 37.8 16.9 32
2009 659 35.0 18.8 95
2010 578 30.0 19.2 89.4
2011 565 26.0 21.7 6.7
2012 590 22.0 26.8 12.9
2013 530 20.0 26.5 16.2
2014 521 20.0 26.0 3.6
2015 543 22.0 24.6 0.6
2016 532 23.0 23.1 n/a
2017 512 25.0 20.4 99.4
2018 464 23.0 20.1 94.6
2019 462 22.0 21.0 94.8
2020 478 24.0 19.9 91.8
2021 443 25.0 17.7 n/a
2022 471 n/a n/a 91.9
2023 433 25.2 17.1 94.7

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 Irene Lopez School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 32.5 19.9 n/a
1989 657 31.5 20.8 n/a
1990 653 31.5 20.7 n/a
1991 672 33.5 20.0 n/a
1992 633 33.5 18.8 n/a
1993 656 32.0 20.5 n/a
1994 696 35.0 19.9 n/a
1995 663 34.5 19.2 n/a
1996 663 34.5 19.2 n/a
1997 650 34.5 18.8 n/a
1998 697 31.5 22.1 n/a
1999 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2000 750 36.0 20.8 n/a
2001 752 39.0 19.3 n/a
2002 720 36.5 19.7 n/a
2003 720 36.5 19.7 n/a
2004 698 36.5 19.1 93.1
2005 713 36.5 19.5 99.6
2006 721 40.5 17.8 97.4
2007 687 35.5 19.4 90.5
2008 640 37.8 16.9 32
2009 659 35.0 18.8 95
2010 578 30.0 19.2 89.4
2011 565 26.0 21.7 6.7
2012 590 22.0 26.8 12.9
2013 530 20.0 26.5 16.2
2014 521 20.0 26.0 3.6
2015 543 22.0 24.6 0.6
2016 532 23.0 23.1 n/a
2017 512 25.0 20.4 99.4
2018 464 23.0 20.1 94.6
2019 462 22.0 21.0 94.8
2020 478 24.0 19.9 91.8
2021 443 25.0 17.7 n/a
2022 471 n/a n/a 91.9
2023 433 25.2 17.1 94.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Irene Lopez School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,025 (10.5%) $588 (6.0%) $2,638 (27.1%) $6,375 (65.5%) $1,749 (18.0%) $8,124 (83.4%) $9,738
2020 $1,224 (12.5%) $856 (8.7%) $3,304 (33.7%) $6,362 (64.8%) $1,369 (14.0%) $7,732 (78.8%) $9,812
2021 $1,732 (14.8%) $810 (6.9%) $4,274 (36.5%) $6,998 (59.7%) $2,175 (18.6%) $9,174 (78.3%) $11,715
2022 $1,097 (9.4%) $1,362 (11.6%) $3,556 (30.4%) $8,068 (68.9%) $1,174 (10.0%) $9,242 (79.0%) $11,702

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irene Lopez School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 567th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 965th of 1245 Elementary schools
 22.9%
Ranks 398th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 854 Middle schools
 23.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462433
 6.3%
African American2933
 13.8%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic419381
 9.1%
Pacific Islander01
White58
 60%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%94.7%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Irene Lopez School.

Students at Irene Lopez School are 88% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Irene Lopez School usually go on to attend:

High : South Mountain High School


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