Serving 987 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Verrado Heritage Elementary School's student population of 987 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verrado Heritage Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#332 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verrado Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Verrado Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Verrado Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verrado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
987 students attend Verrado Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Verrado Heritage Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verrado Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Verrado Heritage Elementary School part of?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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