Serving 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Skull Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skull Valley Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Skull Valley, AZ, covering an area of approximately 261.6 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skull Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Skull Valley Elementary School's student population of 39 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We’re a small school where every child learns to dream BIG!
School Rankings
Skull Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skull Valley Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#694 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
5%
Hispanic
10%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skull Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Skull Valley Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Skull Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Skull Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirkland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Skull Valley Elementary School?
39 students attend Skull Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Skull Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skull Valley Elementary School?
Skull Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skull Valley Elementary School offer ?
Skull Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skull Valley Elementary School part of?
Skull Valley Elementary School is part of Skull Valley Elementary District (4478).
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