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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bella Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #603 out of 1,956 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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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