Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Roadrunner 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roadrunner School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 98 square miles in Phoenix, AZ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roadrunner School's student population of 70 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roadrunner 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 Roadrunner School is 0.64, 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
#1818 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)
≤10%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadrunner School's ranking?
Roadrunner School is ranked #1818 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Roadrunner School often compared to?
Roadrunner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercury Mine Elementary School, Desert Cove 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roadrunner School?
The graduation rate of Roadrunner School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Roadrunner School?
70 students attend Roadrunner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Roadrunner School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roadrunner School?
Roadrunner School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roadrunner School offer ?
Roadrunner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roadrunner School part of?
Roadrunner School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Roadrunner School located?
Roadrunner School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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