Deer Valley Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 39 public schools in Deer Valley Unified School District, serving 33,083 students. Deer Valley Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Public schools in Deer Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Deer Valley Unified School District are Legend Springs Elementary School, Stetson Hills Elementary School and Sierra Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is less than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
School District Name | Deer Valley Unified School District |
School District Website | http://dvusd.schoolwires.net/dvusd |
School District Phone Number | (623) 445-5000 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
# of Schools | 39 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
# of Students | 33,083 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
# of Teachers | 1,854 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
Deer Valley Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #134 out of 645 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.65 |
# of American Indian Students | 329 Students | 62,127 Students |
% American Indian Students | 1% | 6% |
# of Asian Students | 1,213 Students | 32,009 Students |
% Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
# of Hispanic Students | 6,334 Students | 502,895 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 19% | 45% |
# of Black Students | 1,189 Students | 59,348 Students |
% Black Students | 4% | 5% |
# of White Students | 22,791 Students | 422,489 Students |
% White Students | 69% | 38% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 150 Students | 4,017 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 1,077 Students | 34,453 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 782 | 12,779 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,307 | 80,903 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 2,271 | 81,467 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2,281 | 82,195 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 2,402 | 85,836 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,372 | 88,944 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,511 | 89,621 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,539 | 88,369 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,616 | 87,282 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,663 | 86,947 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,799 | 86,190 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 2,673 | 84,165 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 2,510 | 78,432 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 2,357 | 83,999 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $8,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,477 is less than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
Total Revenue | $289 MM | $4 MM |
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Spending | $281 MM | $3 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $8,739 | $10,250 |
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Revenue / Student | $8,477 | $9,802 |
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Deer Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Legend Springs Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5%21150 North Arrowhead Loop Roa10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 670 students
- Stetson Hills Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10%25475 N. Stetson Hills Loop10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 1,062 student
- Sierra Verde Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10%7241 West Rose Garden Lane10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 998 students
- Diamond Canyon Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10%40004 Liberty Bell Way10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 987 students
- Sonoran Foothills Math: 75% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10%32150 N. North Foothills Dr.10
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Grades: PK-8 | 869 students
- West Wing Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10%26716 N High Desert Drive10
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 1,019 student
- Copper Creek Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10%7071 W. Hillcrest Blvd.10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 726 students
- Terramar Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%7000 W. Happy Valley Rd.10
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 940 students
- Deer Valley Online Learning Program Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%20402 N. 15th Ave10
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4926
Grades: 5-12 | 70 students
- Highland Lakes School Math: 69% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20%19000 N. 63rd Avenue10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 1,104 student
- Anthem School Math: 68% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%41020 N. Freedom Way10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Grades: PK-8 | 623 students
- Canyon Springs Math: 67% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%40005 N. 45th Avenue10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-5280
Grades: PK-8 | 788 students
- Mountain Ridge High School Math: 66% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%22800 N 67th Avenue10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Grades: 7-12 | 2,179 students
- Boulder Creek High School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%40404 North Gavilan Peak Parkw10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-12 | 2,533 students
- Sandra Day O'connor High School Math: 63% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20%25250 N. 35th Avenue10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-12 | 2,332 students
- Las Brisas Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%5805 W. Alameda10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 781 students
- Greenbrier Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%6150 W. Greenbriar Dr.10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 421 students
- Gavilan Peak Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20%2701 W. Memorial Dr.10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 722 students
- Norterra Canyon K-8 Math: 59% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%2200 W. Maya Way10
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Grades: PK-8 | 902 students
- Sunset Ridge Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20%35707 N. 33rd Lane10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 793 students
- Desert Sage Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%4035 W. Alameda10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 630 students
- Hillcrest Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%22833 N. 71st Ave.10
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-8 | 946 students
- Desert Mountain School Math: 59% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30%35959 N. 7th Avenue10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 594 students
- Arrowhead Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30%7490 W Union Hills Dr.10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6 | 578 students
- Park Meadows Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30%20012 N. 35th Avenue10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 638 students
- Deer Valley High School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50%18424 N. 51st Ave.10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-12 | 1,573 student
- Bellair Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50%4701 W. Grovers Ave.10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 464 students
- Barry Goldwater High School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50%2820 W Rose Garden Lane10
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-12 | 1,634 student
- Mirage Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50%3910 W. Grovers10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
- Desert Sky Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%5130 West Grovers Avenue10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
Grades: 7-8 | 618 students
- New River Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%48827 N. Black Canyon Highway10
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 219 students
- Paseo Hills Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50%3302 W. Louise10
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8 | 841 students
- Constitution Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50%18440 N. 15th Avenue10
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-6 | 612 students
- Village Meadows Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50%2020 W. Morningside Drive10
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Grades: PK-6 | 539 students
- Mountain Shadows Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%19602 N. 45th Ave.10
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
- Show 4 more public schools in Deer Valley Unified School District (out of 39 total schools)
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