Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Happy Valley School East Campus ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Valley School East Campus's student population of 447 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Happy Valley School East Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley School East Campus is 0.63, 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
#586 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley School East Campus's ranking?
Happy Valley School East Campus is ranked #586 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley School East Campus?
447 students attend Happy Valley School East Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Happy Valley School East Campus students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Happy Valley School East Campus offer ?
Happy Valley School East Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Happy Valley School East Campus part of?
Happy Valley School East Campus is part of Happy Valley East (90906) School District.
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