The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in Math. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Brunson-lee Elementary School
Brunson-Lee Elementary School is a regular public school in Phoenix serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, part of the Balsz Elementary District. The school sits in a large, sprawling urban center that has transformed from an agricultural base into a hub for services, technology, manufacturing, and tourism. The city’s broad grid and car-oriented layout are characteristic of its fast-growing metropolitan region. The district itself has experienced few recent notable changes, based on publicly available information.
The school’s enrollment draws from a diverse student body, with Hispanic students making up the largest share, followed by Black students, American Indian students, and smaller shares of White and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data, and information on students with disabilities and English learners was also missing. A parent might want to ask the school directly about these support programs.
State testing results for the 2024-25 school year show that on the Arizona Academic Standards Assessment, modest shares of third-grade students met proficiency in math and English language arts. Fourth-grade ELA results showed a similar pattern. Results for fourth-grade math, fifth-grade math, fifth-grade ELA, and fifth-grade science were suppressed, meaning the data did not meet reporting thresholds, often because the tested group was small. Because the school serves only through sixth grade, no high school graduation rate applies. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the bottom quarter when compared with other elementary schools within districts across Maricopa County. No multi-year trend data were available to show whether performance is improving or declining.
Housing in the area reflects typical urban Phoenix conditions, with home values and rents that have experienced modest changes recently. The broader economic context includes a national mortgage rate that has fluctuated and an unemployment rate near historical norms.
Limited information was available on course access, staffing, discipline, or attendance. The school is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not reported. A parent seeking a clear picture of academic supports, special programs, or enrichment opportunities would need to contact the school directly, as those details were not provided in the available data.
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