Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Valley Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Valley Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#828 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
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 Desert Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Valley Elementary School is ranked #828 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Valley Elementary School?
520 students attend Desert Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Desert Valley Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Valley Elementary School?
Desert Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Valley Elementary School offer ?
Desert Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Valley Elementary School part of?
Desert Valley Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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