The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 21%.
Original Research by School Decision on Loma Linda Elementary School
Loma Linda Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the Creighton Elementary District, a regular public school situated within the sprawling urban landscape of Phoenix. The school is part of a district that did not provide details on recent changes, so this profile focuses on what the school itself shows.
Phoenix itself is a large, fast-growing urban center. Its economy has shifted from its agricultural roots toward high-technology, manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, tourism, and services. The city is car-oriented, with a grid street pattern and wide roadways. Notable civic anchors include Papago Park, the Phoenix Art Museum, and Chase Field, while Sky Harbor International Airport is a key regional transportation hub. The neighborhoods around the school reflect the city's broad mix of commercial and residential uses.
Loma Linda is a regular public school that is not a charter or magnet. The student body is large enough to fill its grade span, with enrollment spread fairly evenly from kindergarten through eighth grade, and a smaller pre-kindergarten program. The school's composition is shaped by a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, with a modest share of American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, and White students, and smaller numbers from other racial and ethnic groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those support structures.
On state assessments, the available results paint a clear picture of where the school stands. For the school year reported, overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed Loma Linda in the bottom quartile among districts in Maricopa County. Looking at specific grade levels, the data show that proficiency rates in English language arts were low in the tested grades, and science results were also low. Scores in multiple math and English language arts grades were suppressed in the data, meaning they were not reported in a way that allows public analysis, likely due to small group sizes or other suppression rules. However, for the grades where numbers were published, the pattern was consistent: a modest share of students met proficiency. This is a soft spot in the school's academic profile, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the instructional supports and interventions in place.
Because Loma Linda serves only through eighth grade, it does not have a graduation rate to report. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism were not available, so that measure cannot be assessed here.
The housing market in the zip code area serving the school is relatively expensive. Home values are above both the state and national benchmarks, and rents are priced accordingly. The national economic context shows a 30-year fixed mortgage rate at a level that makes homeownership costly, and the national unemployment rate remains low. For families considering this neighborhood, the cost of housing is a meaningful factor.
Loma Linda Elementary operates as a neighborhood school in a large, fast-growing city. Its academic results on state tests are low relative to other districts in the county, and the share of students reaching proficiency was modest in the grades where data were available. The school serves a diverse student body in terms of race and ethnicity, though data on economic and special needs populations were missing. Families interested in this school should consider the academic performance context and seek further information about the school's instructional programs and student support services directly from the school or district.
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