Happy Valley School

7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Happy Valley School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Happy Valley 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 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Happy Valley School's student population of 546 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
546 students
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School Rankings

Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
73%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Valley School's ranking?
Happy Valley School is ranked #193 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
546 students attend Happy Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Happy Valley School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Happy Valley School offer ?
Happy Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Happy Valley School part of?
Happy Valley School is part of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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