Serving 520 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mirage Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mirage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mirage Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#873 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
Mirage Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,956 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 Traditional Academy At Bellair by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mirage Elementary School?
520 students attend Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mirage Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mirage Elementary School?
Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Mirage Elementary School located?
Mirage Elementary School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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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