Western Valley Elementary School

6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Western Valley Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Western Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Valley Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1350 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
32%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
85%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Western Valley Elementary School is ranked #1350 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Western Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Western Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Elementary School, Sunridge Elementary School, Riverside Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Western Valley Elementary School?
501 students attend Western Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Valley Elementary School?
Western Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Valley Elementary School offer ?
Western Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Western Valley Elementary School part of?
Western Valley Elementary School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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