Las Brisas Elementary School
Las Brisas Elementary School serves 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Las Brisas Elementary 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Las Brisas 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Las Brisas Elementary School's student population of 781 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 781 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Rankings
Las Brisas 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 Las Brisas Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #304 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 80% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Deer Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Las Brisas Elementary School is Mountain Ridge High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pinnacle Pointe Academy (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Mountain Ridge High School Math: 72% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-12 | 2,179 students10
1.4 miles
22800 N 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000 1.4 7-12 2,179 - Glendale Pinnacle Pointe Academy Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 126 students10
1.4 miles
6753 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535 1.4 K-6 126 - Glendale West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School Vocational School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-1210
1.4 miles
22800 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000 1.4 9-12 n/a - Peoria Terramar Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 940 students10
1.5 miles
7000 W. Happy Valley Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 445-5000 1.5 PK-8 940 - Mesa Happy Valley School Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 544 students10
1.7 miles
7140 W. Happy Valley Road
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900 1.7 K-6 544
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