Walker Butte K-8

Public PK, KG-8

 29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
       San Tan Valley, AZ  85143-3917


(480) 987-5360

District: Florence Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
794th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,080 Help


Students who attend Walker Butte K-8 usually attend:

High:    San Tan Foothills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  813

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.0%
Hispanic:
37.3%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Walker Butte K-8 ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walker Butte K-8 ranks worse than 69.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.83. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Walker Butte K-8 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Florence Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (44%), Hispanic (37.3%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Butte K-8 is 17.5. 5 elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Butte K-8 is $8,080, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walker Butte K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker Butte K-8 794th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Walker Butte K-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walker Butte K-8 595th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Walker Butte K-8 in the ranking list.)

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Florence Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Unified School District 370th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walker Butte K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 37.08 687th 1062 35.3%
2010 41.81 645th 1090 40.8%
2011 40.96 644th 1075 40.1%
2012 36.60 797th 1141 30.1%
2013 41.70 712th 1158 38.5%
2014 42.47 628th 1079 41.8%
2015 38.86 512th 955 46.4%
2016 33.37 683rd 1079 36.7%
2017 22.21 870th 1106 21.3%
2018 24.69 825th 1109 25.6%
2019 18.24 856th 1039 17.6%
2021 38.25 682nd 1226 44.4%
2022 19.04 779th 1000 22.1%
2023 31.45 794th 1245 36.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.42 704th 1027 31.5%
2023 38.49 428th 617 30.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 259th 417 37.9%
2021 46.51 501st 1201 58.3%
2023 33.02 548th 820 33.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 611th 820 25.5%
2022 22.82 505th 618 18.3%
2023 34.56 726th 1116 34.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 786th 1023 23.2%
2019 25.05 627th 862 27.3%
2021 36.40 718th 1219 41.1%
2022 15.28 743rd 824 9.8%
2023 29.61 813th 1219 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 783rd 1032 24.1%
2019 12.81 764th 850 10.1%
2021 40.26 664th 1220 45.6%
2023 33.64 758th 1216 37.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.47 365th 895 59.2%
2022 25.95 257th 289 11.1%
2023 30.19 456th 607 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.27 751st 911 17.6%
2021 25.61 935th 1198 22.0%
2023 29.38 839th 1170 28.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.12 248th 654 62.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.38 118th 171 31.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.83 674th 720 6.4%
2019 6.12 581st 595 2.4%
2021 40.97 705th 1161 39.3%
2022 12.44 747th 800 6.6%
2023 20.92 868th 1024 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walker Butte K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.73 373rd 663 43.7%
2010 48.33 345th 692 50.1%
2011 49.76 341st 685 50.2%
2012 45.21 433rd 772 43.9%
2013 42.17 475th 787 39.6%
2014 40.87 396th 690 42.6%
2015 35.50 292nd 521 44.0%
2016 27.59 478th 677 29.4%
2017 23.12 533rd 695 23.3%
2018 25.80 512th 711 28.0%
2019 15.45 523rd 605 13.6%
2021 29.35 546th 832 34.4%
2022 15.76 519th 605 14.2%
2023 26.83 595th 854 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.09 372nd 650 42.8%
2023 47.70 207th 384 46.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.63 114th 178 36.0%
2021 48.35 288th 789 63.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 396th 503 21.3%
2022 15.82 335th 369 9.2%
2023 22.39 585th 717 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.62 501st 624 19.7%
2019 17.86 377th 466 19.1%
2021 31.45 523rd 820 36.2%
2023 27.96 546th 806 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.83 1st 143 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 457th 617 25.9%
2019 10.36 404th 435 7.1%
2021 29.89 542nd 818 33.7%
2023 27.53 575th 810 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.35 449th 573 21.6%
2023 25.86 305th 400 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.68 467th 543 14.0%
2021 27.17 609th 802 24.1%
2023 24.06 590th 760 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.75 285th 390 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Walker Butte K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.91 407th 436 6.7%
2019 3.22 333rd 337 1.2%
2021 29.32 594th 780 23.8%
2023 17.84 600th 675 11.1%
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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.

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by a parent
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Open Quote The school is substandard. Transportation cut routes and the bus drivers violate regulations. Teachers do not pay enough attention to the students. Tutors are not giving their all or they are not trained enough, therefore tutoring is ineffective. I will try to take my kids out of this school and move them to another one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walker Butte K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 150 7 2 59 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 150 7 2 59 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 797 39 9 359 15 n/a n/a 0 1219
2005 811 64 22 314 20 n/a n/a 0 1231
2006 598 70 33 210 17 n/a n/a 0 928
2007 753 87 41 319 28 n/a n/a 0 1228
2008 651 96 36 305 21 n/a n/a 0 1109
2009 858 139 48 350 18 n/a n/a 0 1413
2010 780 137 42 333 14 n/a n/a 0 1306
2011 636 152 0 281 12 40 1 0 1122
2012 570 120 14 239 10 27 5 0 985
2013 544 120 10 256 19 30 2 0 981
2014 536 93 12 232 14 16 13 0 916
2015 563 84 11 224 14 13 4 0 913
2016 558 82 7 231 12 10 5 0 905
2017 500 87 6 239 15 10 15 0 872
2018 403 58 3 185 9 8 11 0 677
2019 386 55 3 218 12 9 14 0 697
2020 351 66 3 211 11 8 24 0 674
2021 302 51 8 232 9 7 19 0 628
2022 334 50 4 236 9 7 32 0 672
2023 358 77 6 303 17 12 40 0 813

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 Walker Butte K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 219 9.0 24.3 74
2003 219 9.0 24.3 74
2004 1219 65.0 18.8 62.7
2005 1231 69.0 17.8 27.3
2006 928 57.0 16.3 44.7
2007 1228 53.0 23.2 31.3
2008 1109 54.0 20.5 43.3
2009 1413 70.2 20.1 42.2
2010 1306 67.6 19.3 49.5
2011 1122 65.5 17.1 50.9
2012 985 62.5 15.7 52.7
2013 981 55.0 17.8 48.8
2014 916 47.0 19.4 59.6
2015 913 52.0 17.5 20
2016 905 55.0 16.4 57
2017 872 45.0 19.3 58.8
2018 677 42.5 15.9 61.9
2019 697 40.0 17.4 61.8
2020 674 37.0 18.2 56.8
2021 628 43.0 14.6 n/a
2022 672 43.2 15.5 26.5
2023 813 46.2 17.5 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 Walker Butte K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 219 9.0 24.3 74
2003 219 9.0 24.3 74
2004 1219 65.0 18.8 62.7
2005 1231 69.0 17.8 27.3
2006 928 57.0 16.3 44.7
2007 1228 53.0 23.2 31.3
2008 1109 54.0 20.5 43.3
2009 1413 70.2 20.1 42.2
2010 1306 67.6 19.3 49.5
2011 1122 65.5 17.1 50.9
2012 985 62.5 15.7 52.7
2013 981 55.0 17.8 48.8
2014 916 47.0 19.4 59.6
2015 913 52.0 17.5 20
2016 905 55.0 16.4 57
2017 872 45.0 19.3 58.8
2018 677 42.5 15.9 61.9
2019 697 40.0 17.4 61.8
2020 674 37.0 18.2 56.8
2021 628 43.0 14.6 n/a
2022 672 43.2 15.5 26.5
2023 813 46.2 17.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker Butte K-8

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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 $420 (7.0%) $110 (1.8%) $950 (15.9%) $5,186 (87.0%) $248 (4.2%) $5,434 (91.1%) $5,964
2021 $664 (7.1%) $399 (4.3%) $1,727 (18.6%) $7,373 (79.3%) $859 (9.2%) $8,232 (88.6%) $9,295
2022 $785 (9.7%) $353 (4.4%) $1,922 (23.8%) $6,547 (81.0%) $395 (4.9%) $6,942 (85.9%) $8,080

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Butte K-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 856th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 794th of 1245 Elementary schools
 18.6%
Ranks 523rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 595th of 854 Middle schools
 16.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697813
 16.6%
African American5577
 40%
American Indian1217
 41.7%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic218303
 39%
Pacific Islander912
 33.3%
White386358
 7.3%
Two or More Races1440
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%57.8%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Butte K-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 813 students attended Walker Butte K-8.

Students who attend Walker Butte K-8 usually go on to attend:

High : San Tan Foothills High School

Students at Walker Butte K-8 are 44% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Walker Butte K-8 ranks 794th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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