The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Math. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eliseo C. Felix School
Eliseo C. Felix School, located in Goodyear, is a regular public elementary school serving grades two through five. It is part of the Avondale Elementary District. The school does not serve pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first grade, so families entering the district with younger children will need to look at other elementary schools in the area.
The student body is diverse, with a large majority of students identifying as Hispanic, a substantial share as Black, and smaller representations of white, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and multiracial students. The school enrolls a few hundred students, making it a moderately sized elementary school for its grade band. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and the proportion of English learners or students with an Individualized Education Program were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of supports offered in these areas, particularly since these factors can shape both classroom resources and peer dynamics.
Academically, the school's state assessment results for the most recent testing year show proficiency rates that sit in the bottom quartile among schools relative to districts in Maricopa County. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency across grades three, four, and five was modest, with the highest rate in grade four and the lowest in grade five. In math, the same general pattern held, with grades three and four at a similar level and grade five lower. Science results for grade five, drawn from a different state assessment, showed a small share of students reaching the proficient or above level. Across all tested subjects, the overall proficiency index for the school placed it in the bottom quarter of its comparison set. The two-year trend data, which covers only the most recent two testing periods, shows a slight uptick in both reading and math proficiency, though the change is small and from a low base. Because the school serves only grades two through five, there is no graduation rate to report, and this is expected given the grade band.
Goodyear itself is a rapidly growing suburban city in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area. It is characterized by large master-planned communities, expanding commercial and industrial development, and an auto-oriented layout where most errands require a car. The city lacks a traditional historic downtown, though a new civic complex opened in recent years that combines city government, a public library, and some retail space in an effort to create a gathering place. Major employers include the city government, a cancer treatment center, a prison complex, and the spring training baseball facility. The area has seen substantial population growth over the past several years, driven by these master-planned developments, and housing values in the school's zip code are in line with the broader Phoenix metro area, though monthly rents are lower than the estimated cost of a mortgage, reflecting a rent-favorable market. For the school district itself, a search for recent changes such as budget overrides, bond elections, or curriculum shifts turned up little of lasting impact that meets a four-year bar, so parents should inquire directly with the district about any upcoming plans.
Given the academic data, Eliseo C. Felix School serves a population where, across all tested grades, a relatively small share of students are meeting the state's proficiency benchmarks. A parent evaluating this school would want to understand what academic interventions and enrichment programs are in place, and whether the school's approach fits their child's needs. The rapidly growing community context means the school is likely part of an area handling significant new residential development, which can bring both resources and pressure on school capacity.
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