Cactus View Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Cactus View Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cactus View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cactus View Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cactus View Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cactus View Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1018 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus View Elementary School's ranking?
Cactus View Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cactus View Elementary School?
560 students attend Cactus View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cactus View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus View Elementary School?
Cactus View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus View Elementary School offer ?
Cactus View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cactus View Elementary School part of?
Cactus View Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
School Reviews
1 9/17/2020
If I could use a lower rating, I would. My son has been in need of testing for possible special education purposes and this SCHOOL FORGOT ABOUT HIM!! Please, if you have concerns for your child and may need a little extra help, do not confide in this school. My son had been scheduled 2 years ago, and they pulled me in for behavior issues. At this meeting I asked for the paper I had already signed to start testing and what were the results? The entire staff looked at each other in confusion. An employee at the school went into the files and found the paper that had been signed back in the 3rd grade. My son is on 5th this year. If I may quote his words, The energy felt very negative and my teacher is angry and yelling all the time.Take your babies to another school. Thank you.
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