Palm Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(623)535-6000
- Palm Valley Elementary School serves 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Palm Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Palm Valley Elementary School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 831 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palm Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palm Valley Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #176 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 47% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palm Valley Elementary School is Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is White Tanks Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is White Tanks Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
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- Goodyear Palm Valley Preschool
0.1 miles
2801 N. 135th Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623)535-6000 0.1 n/a n/a - Litchfield Park White Tanks Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 26 students
0.6 miles
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623)535-6000 0.6 K-8 26 - Phoenix Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 480 students
0.8 miles
3400 Dysart Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623)535-0754 0.8 9-12 480 - Goodyear Tutor Time - Dysart Elementary School Magnet School
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Grades: K | 28 students
1.0 miles
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602)200-9800 1.0 K 28 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium East Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 462 students
1.1 miles
14130 W. Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)438-7045 1.1 K-5 462
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