Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Valley 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 is 35% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Valley Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Valley Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Valley Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copperwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Valley Elementary School?
494 students attend Desert Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Desert Valley Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Valley Elementary School?
Desert Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Valley Elementary School offer ?
Desert Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Valley Elementary School part of?
Desert Valley Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Desert Valley Elementary School located?
Desert Valley Elementary School is located in the Sweetwater Estates neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Sweetwater Estates.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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