Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rainbow Valley Elementary 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 10% (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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rainbow Valley Elementary School serves the southern part of Buckeye, AZ, covering an area of approximately 173.1 square miles, with an average drive time of 20-30 minutes for families within the zone. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 18 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rainbow Valley Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to be leaders today and tomorrow.
School Rankings
Rainbow Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainbow Valley Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyotes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainbow Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School is ranked #1609 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rainbow Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Rainbow Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Westar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
583 students attend Rainbow Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rainbow Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainbow Valley Elementary School offer ?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainbow Valley Elementary School part of?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266).
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