Desert Valley Elementary School
Desert Valley Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Desert Valley Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 546 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Valley Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1002 out of 2120 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Desert Valley Elementary School is Ironwood High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Ironwood High School Math: 68% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 1,974 student10
0.4 miles
6051 W. Sweetwater Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400 0.4 7-12 1,974 - Glendale West-mec - Ironwood High School Vocational School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-1210
0.4 miles
6051 W. Sweetwater
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 873-1860 0.4 9-12 n/a - Glendale Legacy Traditional School - Glendale Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 1,038 student10
0.5 miles
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300 0.5 K-8 1,038 - Glendale Marshall Ranch Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 773 students10
0.5 miles
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450 0.5 PK-8 773 - Mesa Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 269 students10
0.9 miles
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986 0.9 K-5 269
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Join the debate igniting in public schools regarding the role of religion in education. Should all religions be incorporated, or should religion be omitted to avoid any potential indoctrination?
Learn about the benefits associated with vocational education at public high schools, including high-demand career opportunities and improved learning for kinetic and active students.
June 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The effects of the global pandemic will be felt for years to come, though maybe more so in certain populations. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of special education in the United States.
