Paradise Valley Engineering Academy vs. Nordstrom Elementary School
Should I attend Paradise Valley Engineering Academy or Nordstrom Elementary 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
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Nordstrom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nordstrom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
364 students
578 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
112
Grade 1 Students
73
89
Grade 2 Students
57
94
Grade 3 Students
53
84
Grade 4 Students
67
98
Grade 5 Students
52
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
17%
% Hispanic
44%
31%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
35%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
