Original Research by School Decision on Maxine O Bush Elementary School
Maxine O Bush Elementary School sits within the Roosevelt Elementary District in south Phoenix, serving students from preschool through eighth grade. As a regular public school that is not a charter, it offers a full pre-K-to-middle-school pathway within a single building, meaning students who start here can stay through the end of eighth grade without needing to transition to a different school within the district.
The school is relatively small for its grade band. That scale is reflected in the classroom environment as well. State testing data for the most recent school year was suppressed across every subject and grade level, so a parent cannot see a precise proficiency rate from the public record. The available trend data, which covers a limited window, indicates that overall proficiency in both English language arts and math was in the low double digits. Science assessment results were also suppressed. Because these figures are drawn from a single year with limited granularity, and because small enrollment numbers can mean that a handful of students shifts results meaningfully, a family should look into this further with the school. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider.
The student body is heavily Hispanic, with the large majority of the student population identifying as Hispanic. Black students make up a notable share, and there are small numbers of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, white, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and two or more races. This composition gives the school a predominantly Latino peer environment. Free or reduced-price meal eligibility data was not available in the record, so the degree of economic need among the student body is not directly reported here.
Housing in the surrounding area is moderately priced relative to the Phoenix metro. Home values and rents have softened slightly on a year-over-year basis, which may matter for families considering a move into the attendance zone. The neighborhood sits within the broader context of Phoenix, a large, sprawling urban center with a car-oriented street grid. The city is among the fastest-growing in the nation, and its economy runs on services, technology, manufacturing, tourism, and transportation, anchored by Sky Harbor International Airport. South Mountain and Papago Park are nearby recreational landmarks, and downtown Phoenix, with the state capitol and Chase Field, is a short drive north.
The Roosevelt Elementary District itself appears stable in terms of recent operational changes. A search for lasting parent-relevant developments did not turn up any recent district initiatives or restructuring that would affect day-to-day school life.
For a family considering Maxine O Bush, the central question is fit. The school offers a contained pre-K-through-8 experience in a modestly sized building, which some families prefer for continuity. The peer group is predominantly Hispanic and the school sits in a city that is growing rapidly. The state testing picture is opaque due to suppressed results, which means the clearest way to gauge academic culture is through a direct visit and conversation with school staff. There is no graduation rate to weigh, as the school does not extend through high school.
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