Deer Valley Middle School vs. Paseo Hills School
Should I attend Deer Valley Middle School or Paseo Hills School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Paseo Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 575 students in grades 7-8, Deer Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 780 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 34% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
PK-8
Total Students
575 students
780 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#723 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
42
Kindergarten Students
-
70
Grade 1 Students
-
74
Grade 2 Students
-
88
Grade 3 Students
-
81
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
80
Grade 6 Students
-
116
Grade 7 Students
279
76
Grade 8 Students
296
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
36%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
33%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
