Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Happy Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Happy Valley School's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Happy Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley School is 0.45, 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
#111 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Navy
Source: 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 #111 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Happy Valley School often compared to?
Happy Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candeo Peoria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
586 students attend Happy Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Happy Valley School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Happy Valley School offer ?
Happy Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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