Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Shadows Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Shadows Elementary School serves the southern part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest point being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Shadows Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1934
School Motto
Home of the "Can Do" Coyotes
School Rankings
Mountain Shadows Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Shadows Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#502 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Shadows Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Shadows Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Shadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Lakes School, Sierra Verde Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Shadows Elementary School?
426 students attend Mountain Shadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mountain Shadows Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Shadows Elementary School?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Shadows Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Shadows Elementary School part of?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Shadows Elementary School located?
Mountain Shadows Elementary School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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