Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Village Vista 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 was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Village Vista Elementary School?
345 students attend Village Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Village Vista Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Vista Elementary School?
Village Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Village Vista Elementary School offer ?
Village Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Village Vista Elementary School part of?
Village Vista Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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