Bret Tarver Education Complex serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
96%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bret Tarver Education Complex?
146 students attend Bret Tarver Education Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bret Tarver Education Complex students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Tarver Education Complex?
Bret Tarver Education Complex has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bret Tarver Education Complex offer ?
Bret Tarver Education Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bret Tarver Education Complex part of?
Bret Tarver Education Complex is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District.
In what neighborhood is Bret Tarver Education Complex located?
Bret Tarver Education Complex is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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