Palo Verde Elementary School
Palo Verde Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 stayed relatively flat 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 Rankings
Palo Verde Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Palo Verde Elementary School is 0.46, 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 Testing Rank | #945 out of 2120 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 28% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) 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 Math: 12% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 756 students10
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
Reading: PS% 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 Math: 42% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,486 student10
6.0 miles
902 Eason Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-9700 6 9-12 1,486
School Reviews
| 5 7/1/2007 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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