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Willcox Elementary School vs. Pearce Elementary School

Should you attend Willcox Elementary School or Pearce Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Willcox Elementary School
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Pearce Elementary School
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Willcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willcox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Pearce Elementary School in Pearce, AZ serves grades PK–8 with an enrollment of 132 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges between 30–34%, which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%, while reading proficiency is 40–44%, also approximately equal to the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency at Pearce Elementary is 21–39%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 24%.
The school's graduation rate remains consistently low at 50%, significantly below the state average graduation rate of 77%.
Minority enrollment is 61%, with 70 Hispanic students and notable stability in total enrollment around 130–143 students over recent years.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased notably from 34% free lunch eligibility in 2022 to 45% in 2023, indicating changing socioeconomic composition.
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
382 students
132 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willcox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willcox Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearce Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willcox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willcox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearce Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#697 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#733 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willcox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearce Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AZ)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willcox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willcox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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21-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willcox Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pearce Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
8
Kindergarten Students
64
14
Grade 1 Students
66
16
Grade 2 Students
88
7
Grade 3 Students
81
16
Grade 4 Students
67
16
Grade 5 Students
-
12
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Willcox Unified District (4170) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pearce Elementary District (4186) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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