Palm Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(623)535-6000
- Palm Valley Elementary School serves 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Palm Valley Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% 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 20%)
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 stayed relatively flat 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 Comparison
- Palm Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #445 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| 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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0.6 miles
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
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(623)535-6000 0.6 K-8 29 - Phoenix Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
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
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Grades: K-12 | 536 students
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2001 N. Bullard Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)438-7045 1.1 K-12 536
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