Ocotillo School

About Ocotillo School

Ocotillo School is a K-8 public school located in the small town of Ocotillo, Arizona. It is part of the Ocotillo Unified School District and serves over 500 students from the surrounding area. Ocotillo School is known for its strong academic program, which focuses on preparing students for college and career success. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and special events.
In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, Ocotillo School also provides a safe and supportive environment for students. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping each student succeed. The school also offers a range of support services, such as counseling, mentoring, and tutoring, to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed.
Ocotillo School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It is a place where students can develop their talents and reach their full potential.

Address:	3225 W Ocotillo Rd Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone:	(602) 347-2400
Site:	ocotillo.wesdschools.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	689 students

Overview Ocotillo School

Ocotillo School serves 689 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ocotillo School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Ocotillo School

Ocotillo School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ocotillo School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.