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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 18,313 students in Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
41 Schools
815 Schools
# Students
33,199 Students
385,417 Students
# Teachers
1,912 Teachers
22,970 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Graduation Rate
95%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
360 Students
16,917 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
4%
# Asian Students
1,327 Students
8,874 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7,334 Students
188,195 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
49%
# Black Students
1,245 Students
21,328 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
21,162 Students
131,672 Students
% White Students
64%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
1,448 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,672 Students
16,983 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,022
18,760
# Students in K Grade:
1,970
46,901
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,211
50,975
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,124
49,214
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,318
50,593
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,328
49,417
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,359
47,968
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,469
35,368
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,574
17,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,688
17,947
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,904
62
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,929
57
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,698
94
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,605
133
# Ungraded Students:
-
460
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,083 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$351 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$335 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,576
$11,257
Spending / Student
$10,083
$11,161
Best Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 898 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sonoran Foothills School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Stetson Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Legend Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Diamond Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #88.
Gavilan Peak School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Las Brisas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Union Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1212.
Canyon Springs Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42901 N 45th Ave
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-5200
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1313.
Anthem School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1414.
Terramar Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 W Happy Valley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 445-7600
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 445-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35959 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1717.
Sunset Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1818.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #1919.
Norterra Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2020.
New River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48827 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #2323.
Park Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: #2424.
Village Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2525.
Paseo Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2626.
Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #2727.
Constitution Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Rank: #2828.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17624 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #2929.
Esperanza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #3030.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
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