Gavilan Peak School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Gavilan Peak School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gavilan Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Gavilan Peak School's student population of 510 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gavilan Peak School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Gavilan Peak School is 0.36, 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
#231 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
46%
Black
2%
6%
White
79%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gavilan Peak School's ranking?
Gavilan Peak School is ranked #231 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gavilan Peak School?
510 students attend Gavilan Peak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gavilan Peak School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gavilan Peak School?
Gavilan Peak School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gavilan Peak School offer ?
Gavilan Peak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gavilan Peak School part of?
Gavilan Peak School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 5/18/2009
My daughter is in full day Kindergarten at Gavilan Peak. I am very impressed with the accademics they have covered this year in all areas. She has learned so much. They also have an awesome music program at this school. The parent involvement at Gavilan Peak is outstanding and there is the feeling that this is small close-knit community that wants the schools to be a huge success. The technology used for teaching at this school is also top notch. There is a smartboard in my daughters kindergarten classroom and brand new lap tops in the computer lab.
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