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Palo Verde School

40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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Tel: (520) 421-1650

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Palo Verde School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Palo Verde School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Palo Verde School's student population of 296 students has declined by 36% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

296 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Palo Verde School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Palo Verde School is 0.50, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1251 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palo Verde School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

69%

46%

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Black

White

13%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.65

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palo Verde School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

CASA Grande Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Verde School's ranking?

Palo Verde School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Palo Verde School?

296 students attend Palo Verde School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Palo Verde School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Palo Verde School?

Palo Verde School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Palo Verde School offer ?

Palo Verde School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Palo Verde School part of?

Palo Verde School is part of CASA Grande Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education