Bella Vista Elementary School

801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bella Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bella Vista Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Bella Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Vista Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#695 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
32%
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45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
36%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Bella Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bella Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Bella Vista Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bella Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Bella Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apache Elementary School, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, Carmichael Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary School?
326 students attend Bella Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bella Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bella Vista Elementary School offer ?
Bella Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bella Vista Elementary School part of?
Bella Vista Elementary School is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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