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Manuel Pena Jr. School

2550 N 79Th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035, United States

+1 (623) 691-3100

http://www.csd83.org/pena

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Manuel Pena Jr. School Overview

About This School

Manuel Pena Jr. School is a public middle in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 806 students in grades PK-6. The school maintains a staff of 42 teachers with an average salary of $65,020 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Counseling services are available to the student body with one counselor for every 806 students. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic composition is 81% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

806

Total Students

PK-6

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

806:1

Manuel Pena Jr. School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.2:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

806

Students per Counselor

Manuel Pena Jr. School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,020

City Avg: $53,913

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor806:1

Manuel Pena Jr. School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.33%

Male

44.67%

Female

Total Enrollment: 806 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.85%

Hispanic81.02%

Asian0.74%

Black11.54%

Two or More Races1.99%

Native American1.86%

Manuel Pena Jr. School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Manuel Pena Jr. School

Q: What is Manuel Pena Jr. School?

A: Manuel Pena Jr. School is a middle public located in Phoenix.

Q: How many students attend Manuel Pena Jr. School?

A: Manuel Pena Jr. School has approximately 806 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Pena Jr. School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Pena Jr. School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Manuel Pena Jr. School

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About Manuel Pena Jr. School - Phoenix, AZ

Quick Facts about Manuel Pena Jr. School
School Name	Manuel Pena Jr. School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	2550 N 79Th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035, Phoenix, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 691-3100
Total Students	806
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Manuel Pena Jr. School

What is Manuel Pena Jr. School?

Manuel Pena Jr. School is a middle public located in Phoenix.

How many students attend Manuel Pena Jr. School?

Manuel Pena Jr. School has approximately 806 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Pena Jr. School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Pena Jr. School is 19:1.

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