Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Valley School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Valley School serves the southern part of Bullhead City, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Valley School's student population of 517 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Valley 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 Desert Valley School is 0.50, 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
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 20-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 Desert Valley School's ranking?
Desert Valley School is ranked #1100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Valley School often compared to?
Desert Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Canyon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Valley School?
517 students attend Desert Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Desert Valley School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desert Valley School offer ?
Desert Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Valley School part of?
Desert Valley School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378).
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