Kiva Elementary School

6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kiva Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kiva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Kiva Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kiva Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiva Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#89 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kiva Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kiva Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kiva Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kiva Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Kiva Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kiva Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiva Elementary School's ranking?
Kiva Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kiva Elementary School often compared to?
Kiva Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kiva Elementary School?
527 students attend Kiva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kiva Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiva Elementary School?
Kiva Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kiva Elementary School offer ?
Kiva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kiva Elementary School part of?
Kiva Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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