Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Greenbrier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenbrier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Greenbrier Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#591 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Greenbrier Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbrier Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Greenbrier Elementary School often compared to?
Greenbrier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary School?
489 students attend Greenbrier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Greenbrier Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbrier Elementary School?
Greenbrier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenbrier Elementary School offer ?
Greenbrier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Greenbrier Elementary School part of?
Greenbrier Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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