Serving 768 students in grades 4-8, Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School's student population of 768 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
95%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is ranked #1147 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
768 students attend Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School offer ?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School part of?
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
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