Paradise Valley Engineering Academy vs. P. A. Walsh Steam Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
365 students
423 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2240 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#6331 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
104
Grade 1 Students
56
60
Grade 2 Students
76
61
Grade 3 Students
58
56
Grade 4 Students
52
61
Grade 5 Students
68
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
42%
73%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
35%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
