Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Estrella Mountain 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 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estrella Mountain Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estrella Mountain 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 Estrella Mountain Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#600 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estrella Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Estrella Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Estrella Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
533 students attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Estrella Mountain Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estrella Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Estrella Mountain Elementary School part of?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.
In what neighborhood is Estrella Mountain Elementary School located?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is located in the Estrella Mountain Ranch neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Estrella Mountain Ranch.
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