Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bella Vista 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is lower 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bella Vista Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sierra Vista, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bella Vista Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bella Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Vista Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#532 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 #532 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 34% 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?
232 students attend Bella Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bella Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 15:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bella Vista Elementary School part of?
Bella Vista Elementary School is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175).
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