Palo Verde Elementary School
Tel:
(623)327-3690
- Palo Verde Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Palo Verde Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Palo Verde Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palo Verde Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palo Verde Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than 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 | #946 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palo Verde Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palo Verde Elementary School is Success Academy Lewis (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bales Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buckeye Success Academy Lewis Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
4.7 miles
26700 S. Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)386-6160 4.7 9-12 18 - Buckeye Bales Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 756 students
5.3 miles
25400 W. Maricopa Rd.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)847-8503 5.3 PK-8 756 - Buckeye Southwest Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
5.6 miles
500 N. Verrado
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)872-6260 5.6 9-12 3 - Glendale E-institute At Buckeye Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
5.8 miles
6213 S. Miller Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602)621-4398 5.8 9-12 52 - Buckeye Buckeye Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,486 student
6.0 miles
902 Eason Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)386-9700 6.0 9-12 1,486
School Reviews
| 5 Palo Verde is an excellent school, with caring teachers. They have high expectations for all of their students. - Posted by Parent - mtrex |
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