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Valley View School vs. V H Lassen Elementary School

Should you attend Valley View School or V H Lassen 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
Valley View School
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
V H Lassen Elementary School
909 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

V H Lassen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Valley View 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
V H Lassen Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ serves 283 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 15:1.
Math proficiency at V H Lassen Elementary fluctuated in recent years, with 69% proficiency in 2023 higher than the state average of 34%, but dropped sharply to 7% in 2022, indicating instability in math performance.
Reading proficiency is 24% as of 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% and shows a decline from 60% in 2014, placing the school in the bottom 50% statewide for reading.
Science proficiency ranges between 10–14%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 24%.
Enrollment decreased from approximately 385 students in 2019 to 283 students in 2023, while minority enrollment remains high at 97%, reflecting a largely Hispanic student body in this South Mountain Village, Phoenix elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
520 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at V H Lassen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at V H Lassen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at V H Lassen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1297 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1641 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley View School by grade.
This chart displays the students of V H Lassen Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
25
Grade 1 Students
49
25
Grade 2 Students
63
32
Grade 3 Students
52
35
Grade 4 Students
53
22
Grade 5 Students
68
28
Grade 6 Students
54
37
Grade 7 Students
59
42
Grade 8 Students
69
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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
81%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) 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 V H Lassen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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