Home > Arizona > Maricopa County > Glendale > Deer Valley

Mountain Shadows Elementary School

19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Top 30%

Tel: (623) 445-4300

mountainshadows.dvusd.org

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

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 is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving 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 (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 426 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 30% in AZ
: 42% (Top 30%)
: 52% (Top 30%)
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
: 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)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Pre-K	39
Kind	49
1	61
2	56
3	45
4	52
5	58
6	66

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

426 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School
2025	426
2024	421
2023	431
2022	416
2021	355
2020	489
2019	489
2018	472
2017	472
2016	498
2015	463
2014	472
2013	462
2012	499
2011	534
2010	595
2009	646
2008	705
2007	739
2006	793
2005	858
2004	937
2003	936
2002	1,013
2001	995
2000	993
1999	969
1998	998
1997	971
1996	916
1995	843
1994	821
1993	732
1992	702
1991	1,176
1990	1,006
1989	823

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School
2025	32
2024	31
2023	26
2022	27
2021	31
2020	32
2019	32
2018	32
2017	32
2016	31
2015	30
2014	26
2013	30
2012	30
2011	30
2010	32
2009	37
2008	39
2007	39
2006	41
2005	41
2004	46
2003	57
2002	48
2001	47
2000	49
1999	49
1998	51
1997	49
1996	47
1995	45
1994	42
1993	40
1992	37
1991	47
1990	40
1989	36

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

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 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#502 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School
2023	#502
2022	#538
2021	#476
2019	#993
2018	#1076
2017	#1014
2016	#688
2015	#831
2014	#559
2013	#547
2012	#484

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

42%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2023	42%	34%	51%
2022	46%	35%	52%
2021	43%	32%	50%
2019	33%	45%	59%
2018	41%	45%	60%
2017	32%	42%	57%
2016	39%	39%	51%
2015	38%	38%	47%
2014	65%	63%	75%
2013	70%	63%	75%
2012	66%	63%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

52%

40%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2022	52%	40%	56%
2021	53%	39%	55%
2019	53%	45%	61%
2018	40%	44%	60%
2017	41%	42%	57%
2016	45%	40%	54%
2015	37%	38%	48%
2014	90%	79%	89%
2013	86%	78%	89%
2012	89%	77%	87%
2011	86%	77%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-39%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	13:1	17:1
2024	14:1	17:1
2023	17:1	18:1	17:1
2022	15:1	18:1	18:1
2021	11:1	17:1	17:1
2020	15:1	19:1	19:1
2019	15:1	19:1	19:1
2018	15:1	19:1	18:1
2017	15:1	19:1	18:1
2016	16:1	19:1	18:1
2015	15:1	19:1	19:1
2014	18:1	19:1	19:1
2013	15:1	19:1	19:1
2012	17:1	19:1	19:1
2011	18:1	19:1	19:1
2010	18:1	18:1	19:1
2009	17:1	18:1	19:1
2008	18:1	18:1	20:1
2007	19:1	19:1	20:1
2006	19:1	19:1	20:1
2005	21:1	19:1	20:1
2004	20:1	19:1	20:1
2003	16:1	19:1	19:1
2002	21:1	19:1	19:1
2001	21:1	19:1	20:1
2000	20:1	19:1	20:1
1999	20:1	19:1	21:1
1998	20:1	19:1	20:1
1997	20:1	19:1	20:1
1996	20:1	19:1	19:1
1995	19:1	19:1	19:1
1994	20:1	20:1	19:1
1993	18:1	20:1	19:1
1992	19:1	20:1	20:1
1991	25:1	20:1	24:1
1990	25:1	20:1	23:1
1989	23:1	20:1	23:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	1%	5%
2024	2%	5%
2023	1%	5%	1%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	3%
2020	1%	6%	1%
2019	1%	6%	1%
2018	1%	6%
2017	1%	6%
2016	1%	5%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	2%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2005	1%	7%	1%
2004	1%	8%	2%
1997	1%	7%	1%
1996	1%	7%	1%
1988	3%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	3%	3%
2024	5%	3%
2023	4%	3%	4%
2022	4%	3%	4%
2021	3%	3%	5%
2020	3%	3%	4%
2019	3%	3%	4%
2018	1%	3%	5%
2017	1%	3%	5%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2014	1%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	4%
2011	2%	3%	4%
2010	3%	3%	4%
2009	3%	3%	4%
2008	3%	3%	4%
2007	5%	3%	4%
2006	5%	2%	4%
2005	4%	2%	3%
2004	3%	2%	3%
2003	3%	2%	3%
2002	3%	2%	3%
2001	2%	2%	3%
2000	2%	2%	3%
1999	1%	2%	2%
1998	2%	2%	2%
1997	2%	2%	2%
1996	2%	2%	2%
1995	1%	2%	2%
1994	2%	2%	2%
1993	3%	2%	2%
1992	1%	2%	3%
1991	5%	1%	4%
1990	5%	1%	1%
1989	4%	1%	3%
1988	3%	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

32%

49%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	32%	49%
2024	25%	48%
2023	25%	47%	22%
2022	27%	47%	21%
2021	25%	46%	20%
2020	27%	45%	20%
2019	27%	45%	20%
2018	27%	45%	19%
2017	27%	45%	19%
2016	24%	45%	19%
2015	25%	45%	19%
2014	24%	44%	18%
2013	24%	43%	18%
2012	23%	43%	18%
2011	23%	42%	18%
2010	18%	41%	14%
2009	19%	41%	15%
2008	18%	42%	15%
2007	15%	41%	14%
2006	12%	39%	13%
2005	10%	38%	13%
2004	12%	37%	12%
2003	10%	36%	11%
2002	9%	35%	11%
2001	8%	33%	10%
2000	7%	33%	9%
1999	6%	32%	8%
1998	6%	31%	8%
1997	6%	30%	8%
1996	6%	30%	8%
1995	5%	29%	7%
1994	5%	28%	7%
1993	4%	27%	6%
1992	4%	25%	7%
1991	10%	25%	7%
1990	8%	24%	4%
1989	7%	22%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	4%	6%
2024	5%	6%
2023	7%	6%	4%
2022	8%	6%	4%
2021	5%	6%	5%
2020	4%	5%	4%
2019	4%	5%	4%
2018	4%	5%	3%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	3%	5%	3%
2015	5%	5%	3%
2014	4%	5%	3%
2013	5%	5%	3%
2012	4%	5%	3%
2011	4%	5%	3%
2010	6%	6%	3%
2009	4%	6%	3%
2008	5%	6%	3%
2007	4%	5%	3%
2006	6%	5%	3%
2005	6%	5%	3%
2004	5%	5%	3%
2003	5%	5%	3%
2002	4%	5%	3%
2001	3%	5%	3%
2000	3%	4%	2%
1999	3%	5%	2%
1998	3%	4%	2%
1997	3%	4%	2%
1996	3%	4%	2%
1995	2%	4%	1%
1994	2%	4%	2%
1993	2%	4%	1%
1992	1%	4%	2%
1991	4%	3%	3%
1990	4%	3%	1%
1989	3%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

52%

33%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	52%	33%
2024	56%	34%
2023	57%	35%	64%
2022	55%	35%	65%
2021	62%	36%	63%
2020	58%	38%	68%
2019	58%	38%	68%
2018	61%	38%	70%
2017	61%	38%	70%
2016	66%	39%	71%
2015	66%	40%	71%
2014	66%	41%	72%
2013	67%	42%	72%
2012	68%	42%	72%
2011	68%	42%	72%
2010	72%	44%	77%
2009	73%	44%	77%
2008	74%	44%	77%
2007	76%	45%	78%
2006	77%	47%	79%
2005	79%	48%	80%
2004	79%	48%	80%
2003	82%	49%	81%
2002	84%	50%	82%
2001	87%	52%	83%
2000	88%	53%	85%
1999	90%	54%	87%
1998	89%	56%	87%
1997	88%	57%	87%
1996	88%	57%	87%
1995	92%	58%	89%
1994	91%	59%	88%
1993	91%	60%	90%
1992	94%	61%	86%
1991	80%	65%	84%
1990	77%	66%	94%
1989	70%	67%	89%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	8%	4%
2024	7%	4%
2023	6%	4%	5%
2022	5%	4%	4%
2021	4%	4%	4%
2020	7%	3%	3%
2019	7%	3%	3%
2018	6%	3%	3%
2017	6%	3%	3%
2016	5%	3%	3%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	4%	2%	3%
2013	2%	2%	3%
2012	2%	2%	2%
2011	3%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.62

0.66

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	0.62	0.65
2024	0.62	0.65
2023	0.61	0.65	0.54
2022	0.62	0.65	0.53
2021	0.55	0.66	0.49
2020	0.59	0.65	0.50
2019	0.59	0.65	0.50
2018	0.56	0.65	0.47
2017	0.56	0.65	0.47
2016	0.51	0.65	0.47
2015	0.50	0.64	0.46
2014	0.51	0.64	0.46
2013	0.50	0.64	0.46
2012	0.49	0.64	0.45
2011	0.49	0.65	0.46
2010	0.45	0.64	0.39
2009	0.43	0.64	0.39
2008	0.42	0.63	0.39
2007	0.40	0.63	0.38
2006	0.39	0.63	0.36
2005	0.36	0.62	0.35
2004	0.36	0.63	0.34
2003	0.32	0.63	0.33
2002	0.29	0.62	0.31
2001	0.24	0.62	0.30
2000	0.22	0.62	0.27
1999	0.19	0.60	0.24
1998	0.21	0.59	0.24
1997	0.22	0.58	0.23
1996	0.22	0.58	0.23
1995	0.15	0.58	0.21
1994	0.16	0.57	0.20
1993	0.17	0.56	0.19
1992	0.12	0.56	0.21
1991	0.38	0.54	0.23
1990	0.42	0.53	0.12
1989	0.48	0.51	0.17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(22-23)

40.6%

41.2%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate (2021-2023)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2023	40.6%	41.2%	31.3%
2022	32.6%	46.9%	36.7%
2021	21.1%	34.3%	28.2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

41%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	41%	41%
2024	42%	40%
2023	39%	39%	21%
2022	22%	29%	12%
2021	50%	42%	23%
2020	35%	43%	22%
2019	35%	43%	22%
2018	37%	42%	22%
2017	37%	42%	22%
2016	31%	33%	22%
2015	38%	34%	21%
2014	36%	36%	23%
2013	34%	37%	16%
2012	28%	36%	16%
2011	23%	36%	15%
2010	17%	38%	15%
2009	18%	39%	12%
2007	10%	32%	8%
2006	5%	37%	7%
2005	7%	40%	6%
2004	18%	37%	17%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

12%

10%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)
Year	Mountain Shadows Elementary School	Arizona	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
2025	12%	10%
2024	12%	9%
2023	8%	7%	6%
2021	14%	9%	6%
2020	11%	7%	6%
2019	11%	7%	6%
2018	10%	9%	5%
2017	10%	9%	5%
2016	12%	11%	5%
2015	10%	5%	5%
2014	14%	14%	6%
2013	12%	10%	4%
2012	8%	11%	5%
2011	11%	10%	4%
2010	9%	8%	5%
2009	6%	10%	4%
2007	5%	9%	4%
2006	5%	8%	3%
2005	3%	8%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

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.

School Reviews

5 10/10/2025

Amazing.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaxon

Review Mountain Shadows Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

August 26, 2026

How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines

Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.

August 26, 2026

Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs

Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.

August 26, 2026

What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling

Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 426 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 30%
: 42% (Top 30%)
: 52% (Top 30%)
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
: 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

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password: