Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
528 students attend Val Vista Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Val Vista Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School part of?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-Half Day
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
July 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
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