Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Mountain Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Golden Valley, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 818 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being nearly 28.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Mountain Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Mountain Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1711 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Black Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Black Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Black Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Black Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cerbat Elementary School, Kingman Academy Of Learning - Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
474 students attend Black Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Mountain Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Black Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Mountain Elementary School part of?
Black Mountain Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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