The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eloy Intermediate School
Eloy Intermediate School serves grades three through five in the Eloy Elementary District, a small public school system in this desert city situated along the I-10 and I-8 corridor in Pinal County. The school’s enrollment is modest for its grade band, and the student body reflects the community it serves, with a large majority of students identifying as Hispanic, followed by much smaller shares of Black, white, and multiracial students. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the data reviewed; a parent may want to follow up with the school directly on these support structures.
State assessment results for the most recent school year show proficiency rates that are low across subjects. In math, the reported proficiency rate for third graders was well below the midpoint for the county, and the rate for fifth graders was similarly low. In English language arts, the reported proficiency rate for fourth graders was modest, and the rate for fifth graders was in the same range. Science results for fifth graders, the only tested grade in that subject, were also low. Not all grade-level results were reported, and one subject’s data was suppressed, so a full picture is not available. Across all tested subjects and grades combined, the school’s proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among its district peers in Pinal County. A parent considering this school should be aware that academic performance is a significant area of concern and may want to ask the school about its improvement strategies and interventions.
The school’s grade span runs from third through fifth grade only, despite the entity listing grades one through eight; enrollment data shows students only in grades three, four, and five, with no students in the other grade bands. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school sits outside that accountability measure entirely. The data did not include information on staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or specific program offerings such as art, music, or extracurriculars. A parent looking for a fuller sense of the school’s environment will need to seek that information directly.
Eloy itself is a small city with a history as a railroad and cotton-farming settlement. Its economy has shifted toward manufacturing, distribution, truck stops, and corrections, with the largest employer being a private prison operator that runs four facilities. The city’s built environment is auto-oriented, with schools and civic facilities spread across separate campuses rather than clustered in a downtown core. Housing and land uses include industrial corridors, scattered residential neighborhoods, agricultural areas, and a golf-course community. The district brief did not identify any recent major changes, such as boundary shifts, new programs, or leadership transitions, so a parent should assume the school’s operating context is stable but may want to confirm with the district office. For a family weighing this option, the academic numbers are the central fact, and the school’s fit will depend heavily on whether ongoing support for low proficiency is in place.
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