Serving 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John S Mccain Iii Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School's student population of 742 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
John S Mccain Iii Elementary 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 John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#964 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Mccain Iii Elementary School's ranking?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
742 students attend John S Mccain Iii Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John S Mccain Iii Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John S Mccain Iii Elementary School offer ?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John S Mccain Iii Elementary School part of?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269) School District.
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