Village Vista Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Village Vista Elementary School served 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paradise Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Village Vista Elementary School is Sweetwater Community School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sweetwater Community School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sweetwater Community School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Sweetwater Community School Grades: 6-12 | 165 students
0.0 miles
4215 E. Andora Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-2090 0.0 6-12 165 - Phoenix Indian Bend Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 553 students
0.8 miles
3633 E Thunderbird Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-3200 0.8 PK-6 553 - Phoenix Benchmark School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 426 students
0.9 miles
4120 E. Acoma Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)765-3582 0.9 K-6 426 - Phoenix Arizona Language Preparatory Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 69 students
1.1 miles
4645 E. Marilyn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85063
(602)996-1595 1.1 K-6 69 - Phoenix Arrowhead Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 411 students
1.2 miles
3820 E Nisbet
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-2700 1.2 PK-6 411
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