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Copperwood School vs. Desert Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Copperwood School or Desert Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Copperwood School
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Desert Valley Elementary School
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Copperwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Desert Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Copperwood 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 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Valley 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 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
646 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Copperwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Copperwood School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Copperwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Copperwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#518 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#545 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Copperwood School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
48%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copperwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copperwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Copperwood School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Desert Valley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
42
Grade 1 Students
65
43
Grade 2 Students
77
51
Grade 3 Students
69
39
Grade 4 Students
73
56
Grade 5 Students
78
44
Grade 6 Students
69
60
Grade 7 Students
79
70
Grade 8 Students
76
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Copperwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Copperwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Copperwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Copperwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria Unified School District (4237) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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