Senita Valley Elementary School
Senita Valley Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Senita Valley Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Senita Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Senita Valley Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Senita Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Senita Valley Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 2111 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vail Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Senita Valley Elementary School is Pima County Jted At Empire (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rincon Vista Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- Tucson Rincon Vista Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 635 students10
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Tucson, AZ 85747
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Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 762-2040 0.5 K-8 105 - Tucson Desert Willow Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 814 students10
2.5 miles
9400 East Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 762-2040 2.5 PK-5 814 - Tucson Desert Sky Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 737 students10
2.6 miles
9850 E. Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 762-2040 2.6 6-8 737 - Tucson Mesquite Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 647 students10
2.6 miles
9455 E. Rita Road
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2100 2.6 PK-5 647
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