Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paseo Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Paseo Verde Elementary School serves the southeast part of Peoria, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone edge being 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paseo Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Paseo Verde Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paseo Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paseo Verde Elementary 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
#398 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
A Rated
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paseo Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is ranked #398 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Paseo Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Paseo Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Elementary School, Parkridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paseo Verde Elementary School?
689 students attend Paseo Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Paseo Verde Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paseo Verde Elementary School?
Paseo Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paseo Verde Elementary School offer ?
Paseo Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paseo Verde Elementary School part of?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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