The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is a regular public school in Litchfield Park, part of the Litchfield Elementary District, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. It sits in a planned residential community about a half-hour west of central Phoenix, where the Wigwam Resort and its golf courses anchor the local economy and civic life. The city itself is small in area, with a population that grew modestly over the past decade and a housing market that is relatively expensive for the region. Walkability is limited by a historic street layout that makes sidewalk installation complicated, and the city relies on community events rather than everyday pedestrian activity. Families living here often work at the nearby resort, Luke Air Force Base, or other major employers in the broader West Valley.
The school enrolls a moderate number of students for an elementary school its size. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with a substantial share of Hispanic students and smaller but notable shares of White and Black students, along with other groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in this profile. That is a meaningful gap for any family trying to understand the level of economic diversity or the intensity of support services at the school, and a parent may want to ask the district or school directly for those figures.
State testing results for the 2024–25 school year provide the clearest picture of academic performance. In mathematics, the share of students meeting proficiency varied by grade: one grade had a moderate share proficient, another had a smaller share, and a third showed a somewhat higher share. In English language arts, two grades had a similar share proficient, while one grade had a lower share. Science results for fifth graders showed that about half of students met proficiency. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it below the midpoint relative to districts in Maricopa County. Only one year of assessment data was available, so there is no trend to indicate whether performance is improving or declining. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider.
Litchfield Park itself offers a mix of family and retiree households, with a median age that skews older. The city operates parks, a recreation center, and a library, and many community events are held throughout the year. The school sits within the neighborhood rather than on a remote campus, which fits the original master plan for self-contained villages. The district did not have any major recent changes reported publicly.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a neighborhood elementary in a planned community with a defined identity, a diverse student body, and test results that are mixed and below the county midpoint. Families who place a high priority on top-tier test scores may want to compare with other options in the area. Those who value a local school in a community with a small-town feel, ample parks, and a resort-centered economy may find it a comfortable fit. The missing data on economic status and special populations leaves unanswered questions about the depth of student support, which a direct conversation with the school could clarify.
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