Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Verde Tech ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verde Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Verde Tech's student population of 14 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verde Tech ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verde Tech is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verde Tech's ranking?
Verde Tech is ranked #73 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Verde Tech?
14 students attend Verde Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Verde Tech students are White, and 36% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Verde Tech offer ?
Verde Tech offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Verde Tech part of?
Verde Tech is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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