Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)'s student population of 400 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is 0.63, 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
#536 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
What is Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)'s ranking?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is ranked #536 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) often compared to?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)is often viewed alongside schools like American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)?
400 students attend Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) offer ?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) part of?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is part of Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885) School District.
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