Kingswood Elementary School
Tel:
(623) 876-7000
Kingswood Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kingswood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kingswood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kingswood Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 597 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Kingswood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kingswood Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #972 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 6% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
Black | 7% | 5% |
White | 47% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dysart Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kingswood Elementary School is Dysart Ischool (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paradise Education Center (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Surprise Paradise Education Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,799 student
0.8 miles
15533 W. Paradise Ln.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 455-7400 0.8 K-8 1,799 - Surprise Dysart Ischool Grades: 7-12 | 65 students
0.9 miles
15802 N Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7000 0.9 7-12 65 - Surprise Parkview Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 688 students
1.0 miles
15800 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650 1.0 PK-8 688 - Surprise West-mec - Willow Canyon High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
17901 W. Lundburg St.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 873-1860 1.0 9-12 n/a - Surprise Valley Vista High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,592 students
1.1 miles
15550 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800 1.1 9-12 2,592
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