Palm Valley Elementary School
Palm Valley Elementary School serves 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Palm Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Palm Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Palm Valley Elementary School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 820 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Rankings
Palm Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #404 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 29 students10
0.6 miles
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000 0.6 K-8 29 - Phoenix Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 400 students10
0.8 miles
3400 Dysart Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 535-0754 0.8 9-12 400 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium East Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 493 students10
1.1 miles
14130 W. Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045 1.1 K-5 493 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-12 | 536 students10
1.1 miles
2001 N. Bullard Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045 1.1 K-12 536
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