Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mirage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mirage Elementary School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mirage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mirage Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
Mirage Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mirage Elementary School often compared to?
Mirage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mirage Elementary School?
542 students attend Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mirage Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mirage Elementary School?
Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mirage Elementary School offer ?
Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mirage Elementary School part of?
Mirage Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-- Half Day Release
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
mirage is awesome I go here and its my last year the teacher push to do our best pls enroll your kids here the new generation of kids is cool but if u don't ur making a big mistake they take steps to help your child learn at their own pace -Anthony baeza 6th grade student at mirage
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