Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paseo Hills School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Paseo Hills Elementary serves the south part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paseo Hills School's student population of 689 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paseo Hills School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paseo Hills School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Rattlers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paseo Hills School's ranking?
Paseo Hills School is ranked #803 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Paseo Hills School often compared to?
Paseo Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paseo Hills School?
689 students attend Paseo Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Paseo Hills School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paseo Hills School?
Paseo Hills School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paseo Hills School offer ?
Paseo Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paseo Hills School part of?
Paseo Hills School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Paseo Hills School located?
Paseo Hills School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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