Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boulder Creek Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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
#89 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Boulder Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School?
575 students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Boulder Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Creek Elementary School?
Boulder Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boulder Creek Elementary School part of?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Boulder Creek Elementary School located?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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