Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hermosa Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermosa Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hermosa Vista Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermosa Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermosa Vista Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#227 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermosa Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Hermosa Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Hermosa Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Vista Elementary School?
640 students attend Hermosa Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hermosa Vista Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermosa Vista Elementary School?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hermosa Vista Elementary School offer ?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hermosa Vista Elementary School part of?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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