Paseo Verde Elementary School

7880 W Greenway Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paseo Verde 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 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Paseo Verde Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Paseo Verde 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 Paseo Verde Elementary School 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#358 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paseo Verde Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paseo Verde 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.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paseo Verde 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.
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paseo Verde Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
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White
48%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paseo Verde Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Paseo Verde 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
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paseo Verde 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
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paseo Verde 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 Paseo Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Paseo Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Paseo Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Elementary School, Parkridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paseo Verde Elementary School?
695 students attend Paseo Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Paseo Verde Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paseo Verde Elementary School?
Paseo Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paseo Verde Elementary School offer ?
Paseo Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paseo Verde Elementary School part of?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

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Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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