Kiva Elementary School
Kiva Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kiva Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kiva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kiva Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Kiva Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Kiva Elementary School is 0.43, 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 | #258 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsdale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kiva Elementary School is Saguaro High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Montessori Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Paradise Valley Montessori Academy Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 158 students10
0.6 miles
6050 N. Invergordon
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121 0.6 K-8 158 - Scottsdale Saguaro High School Math: 65% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,233 student10
1.6 miles
6250 N. 82nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-6100 1.6 9-12 1,233 - Scottsdale Pueblo Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 504 students10
1.7 miles
6320 N. 82nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-6100 1.7 PK-6 504 - Scottsdale Echo Canyon K-8 Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 403 students10
1.9 miles
4330 N. 62nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-6100 1.9 PK-8 403 - Scottsdale Mohave Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 853 students10
2.2 miles
8490 E Jackrabbit Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-6100 2.2 6-8 853
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