P. A. Walsh Steam Academy vs. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Should I attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy or Paradise Valley Engineering Academy? 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
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Top Rankings
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Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
62
Grade 1 Students
54
73
Grade 2 Students
49
57
Grade 3 Students
56
53
Grade 4 Students
83
67
Grade 5 Students
66
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
73%
44%
% Black
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1%
% White
15%
35%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
12%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
