The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Humboldt Elementary School
Humboldt Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the town of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona. The school sits within the Humboldt Unified School District, which covers a large rural area that includes Dewey-Humboldt and neighboring Prescott Valley. Dewey-Humboldt describes itself as a low-density, rural residential community where homes sit on lots of half an acre or more. The town has limited commercial infrastructure, few major employers of its own, and many residents commute to Prescott Valley or Prescott for work and shopping. The area is car-dependent, with minimal walkability and public transit.
Academically, state testing results from the 2024-25 school year show that proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science are below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Yavapai County. In math, proficiency rates for third through fifth grade were modest, with fourth and fifth grade showing a notably weaker result. In English language arts, rates were similar across those grades, with slightly higher performance in third grade than in fourth and fifth. In fifth grade science, about three out of every ten students scored proficient. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint of the county's districts. Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and no high school measures apply. The data does not include information on chronic absenteeism, so that metric is not available for comparison. Families may want to discuss academic supports directly with the school to understand how it addresses areas where students are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks.
The student body is small, with an enrollment of just over three hundred students. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of students who are American Indian, Asian, or of two or more races. The school did not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor the share of students with disabilities or English learners, so those dimensions of the student population are not available in the data. Without that information, it is hard to gauge the level of economic or academic support needs present in the school.
Housing in the area reflects the rural, low-density character of the community. Home values are slightly above the state average, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. Monthly mortgage costs outpace median rent in the area, consistent with a market where homeownership is more expensive than renting. The housing stock is likely dominated by single-family homes on larger lots, matching the town's character.
The district context is important for families considering this school. In November 2023, voters rejected a budget override continuation that would have generated significant annual revenue. That override had previously been approved years earlier, and its expiration created a budget gap that the district must now close over several years through reductions in programs, staffing, and class sizes. In November 2022, a bond for facility improvements, school safety upgrades, technology, and transportation also failed. At the same time, district enrollment has been declining, which further strains state funding tied to student counts. In 2020, the district voted to close one of its elementary schools but reversed that decision after community pushback, illustrating both the financial pressure and the role parent advocacy can play. Taken together, these factors mean that Humboldt Elementary operates within a district facing real fiscal constraints, and families may see the effects in class sizes and program availability.
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